University of Portsmouth

BEng Electronic Engineering

University of Portsmouth

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course teaches students to design, develop, and manufacture electronic equipment and devices that can make an impact on the world. It gives an excellent foundation in the theory and design of electronics, with opportunities to put this knowledge into practice using the university's facilities. Graduates of this programme meet the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Students learn practically in advanced labs, workshops, and software suites, along with industrial site visits and field trips and are assessed through written examinations, coursework, practical tests, project work, and presentations. Students also have the option to take a work placement year after their second year which helps them gain industry experience either in the UK or abroad.

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement, an academic or employer reference, and a CV to show their work experience, which is optional.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 112–120 UCAS points from two or three A-levels which should include a relevant subject such as Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Electronics.
  • The International Baccalaureate requirement is 29 points for September 2025.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component score below 5.5. 
  • The TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.
  • Candidates who do not meet the requirements can take a pre-sessional English programme before starting the course.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course can become:

  • Communications and Information Systems Engineer
  • Digital Design Engineer
  • Electronic Design Engineer
  • Graduate Signalling and Telecoms Engineer
  • Hardware Design Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the fee for the September 2025 start is £19,200 per year.

Admission

Candidates can apply through the school's online application portal. For assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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