Course contact details
Enquiries and Admissions Team
Email:enquiries@southwales.ac.uk
Phone:03455767778
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Sandwich course)
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Pontypridd
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
As the electronics industry continues to grow worldwide, the demand for electrical and electronic engineering graduates is high. This IET-accredited BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree course offers a healthy balance between theory and practice, with the aim of producing graduates who can play leading roles in industry.
We combine technical engineering with management and business skills, and cover a broad range of topics, including embedded computing, power, electrical, electronic and communications engineering.
As part of your sandwich degree, you will spend a year long placement in the industry. Our students have completed placements with a range of companies, including Tata Steel, 3M, Renesas, Airbus UK, Renishaw, GlaxoSmithKline, Panasonic, Bosch, and IBM.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready for a leading role in the development of modern electrical and electronic systems - researching, designing, building and marketing the next generation of products.
This Electrical Engineering degree is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place.
From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
- Engineering Council
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:
- HQ00
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Pontypridd
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff112 points
to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography
A levelBBC
to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
in a relevant subject which must include Maths and Engineering or Science modules
Access to HE DiplomaD: 18 credits
M: 24 credits
P: 3 credits
We require to undertake a Maths, Science or Engineering Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)C
and BB at A Level to include Mathematics AND one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Engineering
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
T LevelM
Passing the Mathematics T Level with Merit to include modules in one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Audition
Historical entry grades data
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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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
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