University of South Wales

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich Year

University of South Wales

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich course at the University of South Wales is a four-year full-time degree accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Based at the Pontypridd campus, the programme provides a strong technical foundation alongside essential management and business skills. The sandwich structure includes a year-long industrial placement, helping students prepare for professional engineering roles.

The degree covers key technical areas such as embedded computing, power engineering, electrical engineering, and communications engineering. Students gain significant practical experience during their industry placement with leading organisations such as Tata Steel, Airbus UK, and IBM. The course aims to produce graduates who are ready to research, design, build, and market the next generation of electronic products.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement outlining relevant academic information. An academic and/or employer reference is required, and applicants should also include a CV to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • A-levels at grade BBC, including Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geography.
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
  • International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • An overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Other recognised English language tests, such as TOEFL iBT, are also accepted.
  • Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be able to take a Pre-Sessional English course.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500

  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000

  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250

  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of South Wales can pursue careers such as:

  • Electronic Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Communications Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Designer
  • Power Systems Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich course at the University of South Wales is £15,850. Fees are subject to change each year.

Admission

Applications for this course should be submitted through the UCAS system. For further assistance with the application process, please contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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