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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a year in Industry
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Electrical and electronic engineers play a vital role in shaping the future of our society, in numerous sectors transport and power generation to heating and cooling and more. This course will develop your capacity for innovation, collaboration, and ingenuity to help you tackle society’s biggest challenges.
You’ll follow an integrated programme for the first year, giving you the knowledge, skills, and industrial connections to support your aspirations. From the second year, you’ll specialise in electrical and electronic engineering, refining your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll spend your third year in industry, applying your learning in a practical context, before returning to UEA to complete your studies.
From day one, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities in Productivity East, including computer aided design (CAD) stations, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing technology, and several collaborative robots (or cobots). In the electronics lab, you’ll conduct practical experiments on our electrical machine test rigs and learn how to model and analyse different engineering systems using industry-standard software.
You’ll benefit from our connections with industry right from the start of your course. Our annual Select Partnership Scheme is an exclusive event for engineering students, attracting several prestigious employers each year. Connections made at previous Select events have resulted in internships and offers of graduate employment.
Having studies an electrical and electronic engineering course at UEA means you’ll graduate with a rounded skillset and deep-rooted understanding of your chosen discipline. What’s more, you’ll be supported by our award-winning careers service throughout your course, and for three years after you graduate.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H202
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H202
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level ABB
including Mathematics.
Contextual Offer: BBC including B in Mathematics.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM
Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules OR A Level Mathematics at grade A will be required.Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Access to HE Diploma D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
including 12 credits in Mathematics.
Scottish Higher AAABB
including grade A in Mathematics.
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Scottish Advanced Higher BCC
including Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points
including HL5 in Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level M
Accepted subjects are: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 5 or B.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing)
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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