Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, and with sustainability so important for the world right now, there’s never been a better time to study this area.
From renewable energy generation to smart power distribution and the development of low powered embedded devices, Kent will provide you with the specialist knowledge and broad skills in both disciplines; making you career ready for the future direction of engineering.
If you don’t have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.
Your Future
Engineering graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as:
electronic engineering and computing
telecommunications industries including radio, television and satellite communications;
medical electronics, instrumentation and industrial process control
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Foundation Year compulsory modules currently include the following: Foundation Algebra and Geometry; Engineering Principles – A; Engineering and Programming Skills; Foundation Functions and Calculus; Engineering Principles – B; Dynamics and Materials.
Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Prototyping Project; Electronic Circuits.
Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Microcomputer Technology; Power Electronics; Electrical Machines; Signal Processing and Control Systems; Engineering Team Project.
Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Research Project; Digital System Design; Power Transmission and Distribution; Renewable Energy Technology. Optional modules may include the following: Image Analysis and Applications; Embedded Systems and IoT; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Electronics and Digital IC Design.
For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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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.
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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.
All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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Phone:01227 768896
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