Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course offers students a broad engineering experience designed to suit the current needs for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Key highlights
- Broad engineering experience across electrical and electronic disciplines
- Designed around current industry needs in electrical and electronic engineering
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — to include One of which must be from Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Double Award Science/Applied Science/Life & Health Sciences, Environmental Technology. For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC
- A-level — You will normally be in full-time employment in an engineering capacity regarded as satisfying the industrial training requirements of the equivalent full-time courses. You should have attained a high level of performance in a Higher National Diploma/Higher National Certificate in an appropriate engineering subject, or a Bachelor of Technology degree, or hold an equivalent qualification e.g. Foundation Degree. You will be required to satisfy the Course Committee that you have the support of your employer for release to attend the courses. Please check the GCSE requirements below for entry to this course
- BTEC — in a related Engineering subject area (not Advanced Manufacturing Engineering). Also requires at least Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include Mathematics with a minimum H5 and a minimum H6 in one of the following - Physics / Chemistry / Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Technology / Engineering / Technology & Design Design & Communication Graphics. If an applicant is studying Ordinary Level Maths but has 2 of the other subjects listed at Higher Level; 112 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of a H5 and H6 in the required subjects they are are studying
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course - Engineering/Science/Technology and 63% in NICATS Mathematics module (Level 2) if the applicant doesn't have at least grade C GCSE Maths. GB Access to HE Diploma - Engineering/Science/Technology. GCSE English & Maths grade C
- HNC / HND: Distinction — Year 1 Entry - Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject Overall Distinction and distinct
- HNC / HND: Merit — Year 1 Entry - Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject Overall Merit (with distinctions; applications may be considered for Year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of the Ulster University
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Design Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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