University of Strathclyde

BEng Hons Electronic Electrical Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

The BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering programme at the University of Strathclyde provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics, electronics, electrical engineering principles, and computing from the first year. Students are involved in practical projects, which includes designing wireless communication and hydrogen-powered vehicles to enhance both technical and project management skills.

Advanced topics and special modules are taken in later years, which require an individual research project in the final year. The department is among the UK's leading electronic and electrical engineering education providers, which is recognised for research quality, teaching excellence, and graduate employment outcomes.

Entry requirements

To study the BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering course at the University of Strathclyde, international students need these requirements:

Grade Requirements:

  • AAAAB with Maths A and Physics or Engineering Science A.
  • AAB-BBB in A-Levels with Maths and Physics for Year 1 entry.
  • 36-32 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), with specific HL grades in Maths and Physics required.

English Proficiency:

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.
  • Equivalent accepted tests such as Pearson PTE Academic UKVI, Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI, LanguageCert Academic SELT, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge ESOL, and others.

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000

  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Career opportunities

BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates from the University of Strathclyde can pursue careers in industries such as renewable energy, telecommunications, robotics, power systems, electronics design, cybersecurity, and hardware engineering. Specific job roles include:

  • Electronic Engineer
  • Systems Developer
  • Research Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international undergraduate students for the BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering course is £29,350 per year.

Admission

For international students who wish to study BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering at Strathclyde, you can apply through UCAS. To get more clarity and guidance, contact an AHZ counsellor.

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