Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Sandwich course)
Entry requirements
A level
to include Mathematics AND one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Engineering
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science/Maths/Engineering with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Mathematics AND one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography, Engineering
T Level
Passing the Mathematics T Level with Merit to include modules in one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology
UCAS Tariff
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
and BB at A Level to include Mathematics AND one other numerate subject e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Engineering
You may also need to…
Attend an interview
Perform an audition
About this course
As the electronics industry continues to grow worldwide, the demand for electrical and electronic engineering graduates is high. This IET-accredited BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree course offers a healthy balance between theory and practice, with the aim of producing graduates who can play leading roles in industry.
We combine technical engineering with management and business skills, and cover a broad range of topics, including embedded computing, power, electrical, electronic and communications engineering.
As part of your sandwich degree, you will spend a year long placement in the industry. Our students have completed placements with a range of companies, including Tata Steel, 3M, Renesas, Airbus UK, Renishaw, GlaxoSmithKline, Panasonic, Bosch, and IBM.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready for a leading role in the development of modern electrical and electronic systems - researching, designing, building and marketing the next generation of products.
This Electrical Engineering degree is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place.
From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.
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