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Apply your interest in electronic devices and stand at the forefront of creating innovative new technologies. Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Queen Mary was voted 2nd in the UK for Student Voice and 2nd in UK Teaching on my Course in the recent National Student Survey 2024.
Electrical engineers have played a significant role in advancing technology, continuously innovating and enhancing systems that benefit society. Smartphones have revolutionised the way we communicate, electronics in security systems help us feel safer, and new electrical systems in medical equipment have allowed us to monitor patients more effectively.
Keen to play your part? With the rapid expansion of the sustainability and technology sector, the demand for electrical engineers has risen. You could find yourself at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing or aerospace. Designing power electronics to improve wireless communication technologies. Or, how about helping the UK to have cleaner energy to meet the 2050 wind generation targets? With many global organisations having research and development facilities across the UK, the choice is yours.
This programme is shaped by our outstanding industry connections. To set yourself up for employment success, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for industrial experience with our flexible 4-year course. We invite guest speakers from companies such as H&MV Engineering, Ricardo plc, and Octopus Electric Vehicles. We also offer IET membership, so you can receive sector updates and access to networking.
Our course is continually developing and adapting to meet the fast-paced industry demands. Our team of research-active academics update the modules based on the latest developments in the industry. So, you’ll learn about relevant topics from communication and wireless systems to power systems and electric vehicles. Equipped with specialised skills ready to solve real-world problems, you’ll put your knowledge into action in our newly refurbished electronics lab. We were recently ranked 16th in the world and 1st in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering - US News World University Ranking 2024.
Our BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
This three-year programme is available with an additional foundation year, as well as an optional industrial experience year or year abroad. There is also an integrated masters option, available to high-achieving applicants.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Find out more about module descriptions and assessment in our module directory.
In the third year you will choose to specialise by following either the Electronics Stream or the Electrical and Power Engineering Stream.
Electronics Engineering stream:
Semester 5
Plus TWO modules from:
Semester 6
Electrical Engineering stream:
Optional modules are subject to timetabling constraints and module availability.
Choose three modules from:
Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.
Students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to this degree, or do not meet their UCAS conditional offer, may be considered for our Electronic Engineering foundation year, which offers students who meet progression requirements a pathway to year one of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
International students who may not have had the chance to study A-level-equivalent qualifications may qualify for our one year International Science and Engineering Foundation programme, commonly known as the ISEFP.
On successfully completing the ISEFP, and subject to meeting the progression requirements, you are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree programme at Queen Mary.
This degree can be taken with an optional industrial experience year, spent working in a role related to your field of study. This is taken in your third year of studies. Past students have worked with companies including:
Find out more about degrees with industrial experience.
Please note that industrial placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. If you are not successful in securing a placement, your third year will be spent at Queen Mary completing your studies.
Add on an integrated masters to gain specialised knowledge through completing a high-level group project and your choice of advanced modules. Our MEng meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Go global and add an optional year abroad to your degree. Our School has a wide range of international partners all over the world. Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary.
Please note - you can either do a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.
"I can confidently say that the knowledge and skills gained from my degree have always given me a step up when applying for roles, and more importantly, boosted my ability to excel in my role. University will be the most challenging and rewarding time in your life. You will amass a wealth of knowledge and skills that will be applied in ways you wouldn't think possible!"
You’ll spend 15 to 20 hours per week in lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials. You will also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study. You’ll meet with your personal advisor regularly to ensure that you are settling in and progressing well.
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.
Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.
As a student, your home will be the Mile End campus. You'll spend time in our ITL building, which is only accessible to Electronic Engineering and Computer Science students. This lab is made up of 300 fully networked multimedia workstations. The ITL is due to undergo a £5.8 million refurbishment, funded by the Office for Students.
A range of specialised equipment is also available in the Electronics Lab, where you will take part in lab-based teaching sessions, and work on your practical projects. We have students employed as 'module demonstrators', who are available in labs to help first and second-year students with their work.
The labs are open seven days a week, generally between 8am and midnight. Students can also gain remote access to the School’s computing facilities 24-hours a day.
Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.
For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Our standard contextual offer: BBC with BB in Maths and one of Physics, Electronics or Computing at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including B in Maths and C in one of Physics, Electronics or Computing at A-Level.
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.
Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.
You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.
See our general undergraduate entry requirements.
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.
Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.
Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:
Electrical and electronic engineering is a rapidly growing sector with an enormous range of career opportunities. Engineering UK has forecasted that hundreds of thousands of 'green jobs' will be created over the next couple of decades, requiring skilled engineers to work in areas such as electrical, wind and solar power, electric vehicles and energy-efficient product development.
Graduates of this programme could also pursue roles in the aeronautical, broadcasting, design engineering, automotive, construction and telecommunications industries.
Previous graduates of this programme are working in roles such as:
Our Careers and Enterprise service run regular employability events and workshops, and host industry speakers on campus. We have recently welcomed speakers from companies including IBM, Amazon Web Services and FDM Group.
The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:
Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.
We also have an industrial placement advisor within our School, who supports students with finding and applying to year-long placements.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Foundation - BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience - BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year Abroad - BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - MEng (Hons)
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The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.
The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.