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Course Code: H6FY
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Course Code: H610
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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our Electronic Engineering courses rank 1st in their subject area for student satisfaction with teaching and 2nd for student progression (Guardian, 2024).
Our Electronic Engineering courses rank 2nd in their subject area for ‘value added’ progression - how students’ entry qualifications compare with their degree results (Guardian, 2024).
100% of our full-time UK graduates in engineering are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes data for 2020/21, pub 2023).
About the course
From consumer electronics and 5G communication to renewable energy systems and intelligent transport, electronic engineering has the power to shape our modern world. Our course provides you with a thorough understanding of all key electronic engineering areas and teaches you how to solve real-world problems. Thanks to a focus on hands-on experience and contemporary practices, you graduate with the confidence and skills needed to launch your career in this fast-growing field.
Course accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. You graduate with the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Purpose-built STEM building with modern facilities and dedicated study spaces, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment
- New electronic engineering lab with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz
- Access to 3D printers, solder stations, autoCAD software and an extensive range of manufacturing tools
- Industry-standard equipment and software in teaching, such as Multisim and MATLAB, prepares you for a future in the workplace right from the start
Industry links
We collaborate with local industries such as Jaltek Systems Limited and TeknTrash, offering you opportunities to get involved in skill-building and work-based projects.
Your student experience
Our highly qualified academic team have close links to the industry and their teaching reflects the latest developments in the field.
Showcase your work projects to industry professionals and get involved in exciting research studies.
Benefit from the support of our dedicated academic success tutors.
Take part in external trips to leaders in the field Bletchley Park, Oxford University Labs and Jaltek
Gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues within the industry from equality and diversity to the commercial contexts of electronic engineering.
Our hands-on approach gives you the practical skills and technical know-how needed for a range of future careers.
with Professional Practice Year
This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.
There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.
*Only available to UK/EU students.
with Foundation Year
A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.
Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.
With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.
The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.
This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.
Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?
- Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
- Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees
The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.
During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.
Course Leader - Dr Tahmina Ajmal
Dr Tahmina Ajmal joined the University of Bedfordshire as a Lecturer in Engineering in October 2010 and soon became Senior Lecturer. She has completed her PhD from the University of Essex on Secure Optical Networks (2007). After completing her PhD she worked there on IST EU MUSE (Multi Service Access Everywhere) project for developing a high speed access network.
Course Leader - Dr Tahmina Ajmal
Dr Tahmina Ajmal joined the University of Bedfordshire as a Lecturer in Engineering in October 2010 and soon became Senior Lecturer. She has completed her PhD from the University of Essex on Secure Optical Networks (2007). After completing her PhD she worked there on IST EU MUSE (Multi Service Access Everywhere) project for developing a high speed access network.
Course Leader - Dr Tahmina Ajmal
Dr Tahmina Ajmal joined the University of Bedfordshire as a Lecturer in Engineering in October 2010 and soon became Senior Lecturer. She has completed her PhD from the University of Essex on Secure Optical Networks (2007). After completing her PhD she worked there on IST EU MUSE (Multi Service Access Everywhere) project for developing a high speed access network.
What will you study?
Studying our Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) course will equip you with knowledge and expertise in computer techniques, technologies and engineering. In core areas of study, you will learn the basics of how a computer works and identify ways to use mathematics in a computer science setting in our Fundamentals of Computer Studies unit. Similarly, our Engineering Mathematics unit will allow you to perform mathematical calculations to solve real-world problems within the field of engineering. Additionally, as a student in the field of computer science you will also be given an Introduction to Software Development where you will learn the fundamentals on how to develop software, identify, analyse and model problems, test programs and distinguish between forms of programming and modelling.
In more technical areas of study, you will be introduced to the Foundations of Electronic Systems and Computer Networks, and this includes circuits, electronic components, signals, data communications and computer networking. You will also be familiarised with advanced topics in electronics in our Analogue and Digital Electronics unit where you will gain hands-on experience in building advanced digital combinational and sequential logic circuits. Similarly, you will learn of the fundamental concepts in Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing to analyse electrical circuits. With a critical approach, you will also analyse real-world problems in electronic engineering and identify ways to solve them using Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Systems Development.
In addition, you will develop your knowledge and skills in advanced programming and software development methods in our Digital Communications & Software Engineering unit. Furthermore, you will be introduced to control theory, low power communication and energy harvesting in the context of wireless sensor networks (WSN) in our Control, WSN and Energy unit. Finally, you will complete an Undergraduate Project in an area of interest that is relevant to your field of study. You will decide on your proposal topic with your supervisor in our Research Methodologies and Emerging Technologies unit where you can choose from a range of ideas relevant to your career aspirations. Some areas include computer science, electronic engineering and computer games development. In addition to this, you will be supported with a range of tools and techniques in the field of project management to help with your research in our Social and Professional Project Management unit.
How will you be assessed?
The assessments provide you with opportunities to diagnose your skills abilities academic/occupational background and to give you an early indication of what specific learning practices may help you improve in specific areas of study starting from student induction period in conjunction with Fundamentals of Computing unit and throughout the entire in-course period of study.
There will be frequent opportunities to get feedback both from tutors peers and via self-assessment and some assessments will allow for draft submissions to be considered by a tutor or peers to identify aspects in need of development prior to final hand-in.
Assessment methods include portfolios laboratory practical work group and individual production projects individual and group written reports and formal written exams.
Mini-projects and case studies provide you with real-world problems. You are expected to find solutions to the problems following the process of analysis technique evaluation design and syntheses and solution evaluation.
These mini-projects and case studies are designed in both group work and individual work fashions to allow you to practice your communication skills and team working skills and to develop the capability of working individually.
Careers
Completion of this course will open up a wide range of career opportunities as an engineer or researcher in electronics as well as many other opportunities within the electronics and telecommunications industry.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Entry Requirements
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
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