About this course
Ulster University offers BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering (Placement Year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon) programme in Electronics. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level BBC to include Grade B in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science. or BCC to include either Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. Applied General Qualifications RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, award profile of DMM Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) to include Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RQF) (601/7587/4) to include Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. 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 Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, award profile DM (RQF) (601/7579/5) to include Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9) to include Merit in Engineering Principles. 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). International Baccalaureate Overall profile is minimum of 25 points to include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile. Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall profile of 63% (in Science/Technology) (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). Including 63% in NICATS Mathematics (Level 2). Equivalent Mathematics qualifications considered. Overall profile of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4. Other Access courses considered individually, please contact admissions staff: GCSE For full time study, you must satisfy the general entry requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Plus GCSE Mathematics Grade A/7 if offering A Level Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics. OR GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 if offering A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. Level 2 Certificate in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths. NOTE: All applicants presenting BTECs as the subject require Merit in all relevant Mathematics modules. IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
