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.
We're accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which enables fast-track career progression as a professional engineer.
We have excellent industrial links, providing you with many placement opportunities.
You’ll benefit from research led teaching by leading academics and industry professionals.
First-class facilities to support your development with access to computer and engineering labs, mechanical workshop, dedicated makerspaces and more.
With tech rapidly advancing, there's a higher global demand for professional electrical and electronic engineers more than ever before.
You’ll study exciting subjects like power electronics, renewable energy technology, robotics and systems programming.
Our typical offer levels are listed below and include indicative contextual offers. If you hold alternative qualifications just get in touch and we'll be glad to discuss these with you.
DDD
MMP
72 tariff points from your IB Diploma, including Maths at 4 at HL or SL, typically H4, H4, H4 or equivalent
Mathematics grade C
N/A
The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
Obtain the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 9 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit.
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
On most programmes, you study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also be able to take ‘elective’ modules from other programmes so you can customise your programme and explore other subjects that interest you.
You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies – subjects include mechanics, engineering analysis and mathematics.
Compulsory modules currently include:
EENG3130 - Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
EENG3030 - Electronic Circuits (15 credits)
EENG3230 - Engineering Design and Mechanics (15 credits)
EENG3050 - Introduction to Electronics (15 credits)
EENG3110 - First Year Engineering Applications Project (15 credits)
EENG3150 - Digital Technologies (15 credits)
EENG3180 - Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
EENG3190 - Engineering Analysis (15 credits)
Develop your understanding and techniques of the field, introducing power electronics and conversion, and electrical machines.
Compulsory modules currently include:
EENG5770 - Entrepreneurship and Professional Development (15 credits)
EENG5620 - Engineering Group Project (15 credits)
EENG5650 - Instrumentation and Measurement Systems (15 credits)
EENG5680 - Digital Implementation (15 credits)
EENG5170 - Control and Mechatronics (15 credits)
EENG5xxx - Power Electronics (15 credits)
EENG5xxx - Electrical Machines (15 credits)
Optional modules:
EENG5780 - Systems Programming (15 credits)
EENG5600 - Microcomputer Engineering (15 credits)
You'll look at power transmission and distribution, as well as renewable energy technology. You’ll also be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus on your interests, before completing a final-year project in your specialist area.
Compulsory modules currently include:
EENG6000 - Project (45 credits)
EENG6830 - Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) (15 credits)
EENG6730 - Digital Systems Design (15 credits)
EENG6xxx - Power Transmissions and Distribution (15 credits)
EENG6xxx - Renewable Energy Technology (15 credits)
Optional modules:
EENG6460 - Robotics and AI (15 credits)
EENG6770 - Electronics for Communications (15 credits)
EENG5610 - Image Analysis and Applications (15 credits)
EENG6670 - Embedded Computer Systems (15 credits)
EENG6760 - Digital Signal Processing and Control (15 credits)
Most modules consist of a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and computer sessions. All modules are continuously assessed. All years include project work that replicates industrial practice to maximise the employability of our graduates.
For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
For programme aims and learning outcomes please see the programme specification.
Engineering graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as:
For over 30 years, our BEng and MEng courses in Engineering have been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which enables fast-track career progression as a professional engineer.
The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.
The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.*
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details.
You may be eligible for government finance to help pay for the costs of studying. See the Government's student finance website.
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
The scholarship will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications (including BTEC and IB) as specified on our scholarships pages.
The scholarship is also extended to those who achieve AAB at A level (or specified equivalents) where one of the subjects is either mathematics or a modern foreign language. Please review the eligibility criteria.
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
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