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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Aberdeen
Awarded by:
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
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Course summary

Electronic and Electrical Engineering drives the technology of today and the future. Graduates from professionally accredited courses are in demand from industry to become tomorrow’s chartered engineers and fill key roles in industry. Our graduates are highly sought after, progressing directly to challenging and rewarding careers.

On our course you will meet the breadth of the discipline from microelectronics to electrical power engineering. Electronic Engineering covers analogue and digital design with integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, computer and communication systems. Electrical Engineering involves power generation and transmission, electrical motors and renewable energy. In years 1 and 2 you will study a range of topics to form a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering. Introductions to communications and computer engineering will broaden your knowledge.

In the later stages of the course, in addition to developing in the core areas of electronic and electrical engineering you will have the opportunity to widen your opportunities and develop specialist skills through a variety of elective modules in the areas of: optical and radio communications, data networks, software engineering, electrical power, machines, energy systems, renewables and offshore engineering.

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 - Aberdeen

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 7 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:
H606
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 3

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:
H606
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not accepted

Scottish HNC
Not accepted

Scottish HND
Pass

Relevant HND may be considered for entry

HNC (BTEC)
Not accepted

HND (BTEC)
P

Relevant HND may be considered for entry

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Not accepted

T Level
Not accepted

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher CCCC

To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher.

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Further Information on English language requirementshttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english

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.

RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.

Learn more on the Robert Gordon University 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

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Additional fee information

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