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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course details
  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 8 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Merchiston Campus

Course summary

According to the Engineering Report 2015, Electrical & Electronic Engineering is one of the most in-demand professions in the UK

Electronic & Electrical Engineering is a fascinating field, and one which could make your time at university a challenging, enriching and rewarding experience.
Electronic & Electrical Engineering is something that touches all aspects of our lives and is something we simply couldn't do without. If you like the idea of creating electrical and electronic systems which could help millions of people on a day to day basis, like the systems used in phones, computers or the generation and distribution of electrical supply systems, then a degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering is for you.

This course balances the study of electronic and electrical engineering and focuses on the application of these skills to real-world engineering situations. Study is broad enough to allow entry to a variety of career paths in all areas of electronic and electrical engineering. Additionally, students can progress to postgraduate research in this or a related field.

This course is accredited by:
IET - The Institution of Engineering and Technology
IEng - Incorporated Engineer
CEng - Chartered Engineer

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
H606
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Merchiston Campus
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level BCC

To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM

MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade C.

Access to HE Diploma D: 12 credits M: 33 credits

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 credits at Merit & 12 credits at Distinction. Maths and
a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject* required at Level 3 as part of the Access to HE Diploma.

Scottish Higher BBBB

To include Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted) and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.

If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MM

MM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject plus A-Level grade C. BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28 points

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject* at minimum grade 5. Standard Level Maths at grade 5 is also required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H3, H3, H3

To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology)/Technical Subject*.

T Level P

T Level must be completed in an Engineering subject or include Science (excluding Biology) and Maths components. Alternatively, A Level Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) would be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements

SQA Advanced Higher - BBC
To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.

A-levels - BBB
To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.

HNC - Pass in a relevant subject at SCQF level 7 with grade B in the Graded Unit. Must include the modules Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3.

BTEC Extended Diploma - DDD (Distinction, Distinction, Distinction) in a related subject.BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade B.

Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements

HND - Pass in a relevant subject with grade B in all SCQF Level 8 Graded Units. Must include the modules Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Minimum Year 4 Entry Requirements

Irish Ordinary Degree - Pass in a relevant subject with 50% overall with minimum 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.

*Science/Technical subjects accepted: Physics, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Graphic Communication, Computing Science, Design & Technology.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher BCCC

To include Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted) and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.

The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

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

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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

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