Birmingham City University

BEng Electronic Engineering

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering course at Birmingham City University teaches you how to design and build electronic systems. These systems are found in many everyday technologies, like mobile phones and renewable energy sources. The course covers analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, power engineering, and communication systems, syncing classroom learning with practical application.

Students gain practical experience in modern laboratories, using advanced equipment such as electric vehicle (EV) test rigs and prototyping tools. The course provides industry placements, which help students build valuable experience and enhance their career prospects.

Teaching is project-based, with learning delivered through workshops, labs, and team projects rather than lectures. Assessments include coursework, design portfolios, lab reports, presentations, and examinations.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants need 112 UCAS tariff points. However, international students with 80 UCAS points may receive an offer through the BCU Accelerate Scheme.
  • International students require a minimum of BBC, including Maths at grade C.
  • Applicants need a merit/distinction in engineering plus maths in the BTEC Extended Diploma.
  • International students need an Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits, with 45 at Level 3.
  • Applicants must have an International Baccalaureate of 28 points with at least Grade 5 in Higher Level Maths.

English Proficiency

  • International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Electronic Engineering from Birmingham City University can apply their knowledge in job roles such as:

  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Power Electronics Engineer
  • Test and Validation Engineer

Cost of study

International students interested in the BEng Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University should expect to pay £17,690 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic session.

Admission

Candidates should apply through UCAS. If you would like to know more about using UCAS, please contact our expert counsellors today.

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