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Electronic Engineering

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Belfast
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Course summary

Electronic engineers are the brains behind the iPad, the mobile phone and GPS devices - in fact, any innovative piece of technology you can think of.

Every device with an electrical current running through it has been designed, built and manufactured by electronic engineers. They work closely with product designers, manufacturers and consumer experts to develop ideas for new products - it is the job of the electronic engineer to make sure they work.

Electronic engineering graduates are highly employable and can find work in areas such as electronics, automotive, IT, telecoms, manufacturing, utilities and construction.

The university has worked closely with employers to develop this MEng Hons course to prepare students for a wide range of industrial electronic roles.

Expanding on the knowledge gained in the first four years (three years study plus a one year industrial placement), this course will allow you to choose specialist subjects in the fifth year. This will let you extend your knowledge in an area of interest to you, or an area which will provide further career opportunities.

Using a connected programme of study which allows you to build on the knowledge gained in each semester, this degree will prepare you to become a well-rounded engineer equipped for a wide range of roles within industry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Belfast

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
H600
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Belfast
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
H600
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Belfast
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

To include GCE A Level Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering or Electronics.

Applicants presenting A Level Physics will receive a two grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BBC.

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

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, award profile of DDM

Essential Subjects:

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RQF) (601/7587/4) to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics.

We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.

Essential Subjects:

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering, award profile DM (RQF) (601/7580/1) to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, award profile DM (RQF) (601/7579/5) to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9) to include Distinction in Engineering Principles – also requires A Level Mathematics.

The BTEC qualification must be in an Engineering subject area and/or the A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (see A Level section).

OCR/Cambridge Technical Combinations

OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section).

To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence

We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
BBBBC

To include minimum of BB in Mathematics and another science subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBC

To include Mathematics and a science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27 points

To include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and grade 5 in another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

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

128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Higher level subjects must include Mathematics at minimum grade H5 and one other HL subject at minimum grade H6 from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Engineering, Technology and Design.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade C,4 (or above) in English Language (or equivalent). GCSE Grade C,4 (or above) in Mathematics.

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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

Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.

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