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Electronic and Communication Engineering

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Do you want to build sustainable solutions that leave an invaluable impact on the modern world?

As communications technology becomes more advanced the demand for new devices and solutions is only increasing. This is where you come in. As a graduate of Electronic and Communication Engineering at Huddersfield, you’ll have enhanced career prospects in a fast-moving and rewarding sector.

Your development is at the heart of our course structure. Professional engineers will invest in your potential and share years of industry and research experience. You’ll explore areas including digital and analogue system integration, AM and FM techniques, aerials and satellite communications. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping you achieve Incorporated Engineer status and starting your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer. We pride ourselves on providing you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this diverse field.

Why choose Huddersfield for this course?

This subject area ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources in the 2025 National Student Survey.

Our Common First Year helps you explore Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering before specialising in the field that suits you.

Simulate a real-world engineering environment and boost your employability through our unique EnABLE initiative.

Modules

Course Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:
• Engineering Computational Skills
• Professional Skills and Research Awareness
• Engineering Science
• Electronic System Fundamentals
• Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
• Materials and Mechanics.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/electronic-and-communication-engineering-beng-hons

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 3 to 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H640
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H640
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB-BBC

A Levels must include Mathematics and at least one other suitable Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.

T Level
M

in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.

UCAS Tariff
120-112

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Further Information.

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 45

or above in a relevant Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM-DMM

in Engineering. DDM-DMM in BTEC Science/Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma is also acceptable with A Level Mathematics at least at Grade C. See Further Information for further details of what is accepted.

Applicants who are studying A Level Electronics but are not studying A Level Maths, may be invited to take a Maths test. Decisions will be based on a pass in the Maths test, as well as achieving the required UCAS tariff points.

This course is available with a foundation year if you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to apply directly to the full course. If you successfully pass the foundation year, you will automatically progress on to the BEng course. Entry is also possible from the general Engineering Foundation Year.

A Levels (in addition to A2 Mathematics) must include one of the following: Electronics, Physics, Further and Additional Mathematics, Statistics, Design and Technology: Systems and Control, Computer Science, Chemistry.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (instead of A2 Mathematics) must be one of the following: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering.

Other suitable skills or experience gained in a relevant industry will be considered. The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please see the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information. https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

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.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17600*

* 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

The tuition fee for full-time, undergraduate students is £10,050.

This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2027/28.

International students fees are still to be confirmed and they are currently based on 26/27 fees, these will be updated as soon as possible.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website.

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries - Institution of Engineering and Technology

Please see our website for further information.

Students doing IET accredited courses can apply for their scholarships and grants. For further information please visit the IET’s website.

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/scholarships-and-bursaries/

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