BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,008
(c. USD33,368.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Heriot-Watt University achieved top rankings in Scotland and placed fourth across the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering according to the Times and Sunday Times 2021 rankings. This field plays a crucial role in modern life, powering everything from mobile devices and home electronics to industrial robotics and power generation. Our BEng (Hons) program offers comprehensive training in electrical and electronic engineering principles. The curriculum covers diverse areas during the initial three years, ranging from low-current electronics to high-voltage power systems. Fourth-year students can select specialized courses that align with their chosen thesis research focus. The Research Institute of Signals, Sensors and Systems (ISSS) serves as one of five key research centers within the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS), specializing in signal/image processing, advanced manufacturing techniques, microsystems, microwave technology, wireless communications, and autonomous systems development.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Standard entry requirements - Highers AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A, A-Levels BBC- ABB. Must include Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with required subjects at BB, International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths, HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths, HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths, Check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Minimum entry requirements (Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK) or are care experienced) - Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths at B and further B in one of Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science, A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths and either Physics or Electronics, with one required subject at B, International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Physics and Maths, both at Higher Level 5, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths, HNC A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. Graded Unit at B will be considered if additional maths has been achieved, HND BB in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Physics and Maths. Year 2 - Advanced Highers AB. Must include Advanced Higher Physics and Maths, and meet Year 1 Higher AABB requirements, A-Levels AAB. Must include Physics and Maths with one at A, International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Physics and Maths at HL 6, BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Must be in relevant science subject, including sufficient Physics and Maths, HNC A in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points. HNC must include sufficient Physics and Maths, including SQA units Engineering Maths, 1, 2 & 3. Year 2 entry with HNC is only available to applicants eligible for a minimum offer, HND AA (standard entry) or AB / BA (minimum offer eligible only). Must include sufficient Physics and Maths including Engineering Maths 1,2 & 3. HND BB will potentially be considered for minimum eligible applicants who have achieved additional suitable maths qualification. Year 3 - Entry to Year 3 is only available via our associate student college partnership route. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).

Tuition GBP 25,008

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