Electronic and electrical engineers invent and create the technology that typifies today's high-tech society, from devices and systems that monitor our health and wellbeing to global communications networks and renewable electric energy. The BEng gives a broad education in the mathematics, science and engineering that underpins this subject.
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) D*, D*, D* to include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians and Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with D*, D*, D* to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including Mathematics plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred.
AAA at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher). Mathematics required, plus Physics preferred at Advanced Higher
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA, including Mathematics. Either Physics or Further Mathematics also preferred.
In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
The English language level for this programme is: Standard
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
You will gain the analytical and problem-solving skills required for employment in engineering as well as a diverse range of fields including finance and consultancy services.
You will benefit from the intellectual challenge and stimulation deriving from our world-class research. You will also have access to state-of-the-art software and instruments in our extensive teaching laboratories.
The degree is part of an integrated programme across UCL Engineering which provides opportunities to broaden your horizons through interactions and projects with students from other engineering disciplines.
The programme is accredited by the IET.
The BEng has been accredited by the IET as partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Full satisfaction of the academic requirements would generally require one year of further study at Master's level.
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
All our degree programmes have a common first and second year covering material fundamental to electronic and electrical engineering. You will make your final choice between the BEng or one of the MEng programmes towards the end of the second year (subject to any visa requirements if applicable). Applying initially for a MEng gives you the most control over your plans.
Project work is undertaken every year, and your final year will include a substantial individual project. The work is varied. There are projects to suit all tastes, ranging from original research to intricate design and development of software and devices.
This degree is part of the IEP, a teaching framework that engages students in specialist and interdisciplinary engineering activities designed to create well-rounded graduates with a strong grasp of the fundamentals of their discipline and a broad understanding of the complexity and context of engineering problems. Students register for a core discipline, but also engage in activities that span departments so the development of fundamental technical knowledge takes place alongside specialist and interdisciplinary research-based projects and professional skills. This creates degrees encouraging professional development, with an emphasis on design and challenging students to apply knowledge to complex problems.
An indicative guide to the structure of this programme, year by year.
Analogue and Power Electronics
Design & Professional Skills
Digital Systems
Engineering Challenges
Introduction to Electronic Engineering
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis
Physics of Electronics
Programming l
Signals and Systems
All first-year modules are compulsory.
Analogue Electronics
Photonics and Communications Systems
Design and Professional Practice II
Digital Design
Semiconductor Devices and Electromagnetic Theory
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II
Programming and Control
Minor I
You will take one minor, chosen from a wide range across UCL Engineering, in areas such as Intelligent Systems, Crime and Security Engineering, Biomechanics, Entrepreneurship and Management, or Modern Languages.
A minor consists of three related modules on the same topic. One is taken in the second year (Minor I) and two are taken in the third year (Minors II and III). UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering currently offers minors in Nanotechnology and Networking Technologies/Connected Systems.
Project I
Minors II and III
You will also select 1.5 credits from the following modules (each is worth 0.5 credits):
Advanced Digital Design
Control Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Electronic Circuits
Electronic Devices and Nanotechnology
Numerical Methods
Photonics
Renewable Energy
Power Electronics
Plus further options from a wide range including the following to a total of 4.0 credits:
Computer Music
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
Image Processing
Medical Electronics and Neural Engineering
Networked Systems
Your modules will be taught in a number of ways: some highly innovative and some, such as lectures, more traditional. We are among the first in the country to introduce a scenario-based learning approach. In years one and two you will attend tutorials, while in year three you will have project supervision sessions with an academic member of staff.
Modules are examined in the summer term of each year. In many cases a proportion of the total mark is allocated for laboratory and coursework.
Detailed module descriptions are available on the department website: Engineering (Electronic and Electrical) BEng.
The breadth of employment opportunities our graduates enjoy proves the value of your UCL degree. The sound grounding in numeracy, problem-solving, industry, computing and other technical matters that is involved in the programme is highly regarded by employers.
Careers for graduates of this programme are available in diverse environments such as the electronics industries in the UK, Europe and East Asia. You may wish to start your own business in software design or production or join a financial or trading institution.
Alternatively, if you wish to continue studying towards a Master's or PhD qualification, your degree will provide a firm foundation for this.
UCL is commited to helping you get the best start after graduation. Read more about how UCL Careers and UCL Innovation and Enterprise can help you find employment or learn about entrepreneurship.
The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2019/20 academic year. The UK/EU fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2019/20 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc. on this programme, please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Funding opportunities relevant to the department may appear in this section when they are available. Please check carefully or confirm with the programme contact to ensure they apply to this degree programme.
The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.
In addition to academic requirements, we will be very interested in applicants who are highly motivated and have high expectations of their own achievements. All applications are considered individually and carefully.
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Application deadline: 15 January 2019
If your application demonstrates the academic and personal qualities we are looking for, you will receive an offer and an invitation to visit the department and find out what our programmes are all about. Distance may make such a visit difficult, but we do encourage it wherever possible.
Most of these visits are for half a day and are arranged for small groups. Parents or guardians are welcome to attend for part of the visit if they wish.
For further information on UCL's selection process see: Selection of students.