Build on your professional experience to gain an honours degree while developing the advanced skills employers value most in electrical engineering.
This part-time top-up degree builds on your existing experience, combining academic learning with practical application to help you develop the skills and confidence needed for senior roles.
Developed with the Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) and regional employers, the programme covers embedded systems, robotics, smart grids, and IoT applications, giving you the opportunity to tackle real workplace challenges from day one.
4th in the UK
for academic support1
4th in the UK
for learning opportunities2
State of the art
robotics and 3D printing labs
Build a racing car
with Hull Electric Racing Team
Ranked joint 5th in the UK
for Teaching Quality3
About this course
At the University of Hull, you’ll study in modern facilities with access to expert support, cutting-edge labs, and a community of like-minded professionals working across the Humber’s thriving industrial sectors - from renewable energy to advanced manufacturing.
Beyond your studies, get hands-on with the Robotics Society or join the Hull Electric Racing Team (HERT) to design, build, and race a single-seater car at Silverstone.
Whether you’re aiming for promotion or new opportunities, this degree gives you the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. Plus, your final year individual project can be linked to your current role, giving you the chance to solve genuine engineering problems and make an immediate impact.
Plug into the power of our connections
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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Embedded Systems
Design and program embedded systems through practical work covering microcontroller interfacing, embedded C programming, real-time techniques, IoT applications, and structured software development.
core
20 credits
Management of Projects, People and Organisations
Understand and apply the principles of project and organisational management, including project planning, scheduling, risk, and quality control and get experience in leadership, motivation, and management of changes within teams and organisations.
core
20 credits
Robotic Systems and Sensors
Explore robot systems, kinematics, dynamics, and control through hands-on workshops using Webots software, plus sensor technologies including temperature, pressure, optical, and distance sensors.
core
20 credits
Smart Grids
Study modern power system operation including smart meters, renewable integration, SCADA systems, microgrids, energy storage solutions, and the challenges of distributed generation.
core
20 credits
Engineering Individual Project
Apply and extend your knowledge through a substantial individual project, which may involve product prototyping, industrial case studies, modelling, or experimental work, often linked directly to your workplace.
core
40 credits
Facilities
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BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Course overview
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Engineering a freer future
Course Highlight
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Teaching Facilities
University life
2 mins
The Gold Standard for Teaching
University life
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Life on campus
University life
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Featured academics
Our research-active staff have years of experience and invaluable industry contacts. So you can be sure you’re learning the most advanced ideas in this field.
We also pride ourselves on the friendly, supportive atmosphere we create for our students.
Dr. Mustafa Abdelrahman
Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mustafa specialises in control and automation. His research centres on floating offshore wind, wave energy conversion, and robust adaptive control for renewable energy. He applies this expertise in teaching robotics, automation, and process control.
Dr. Ahsan Raza Khan
Lecturer in Engineering
Dr. Ahsan Raza Khan specialises in edge computing, federated learning, and AI-driven solutions for next-generation communication and energy systems.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
An HND or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related field (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, etc).
We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.
But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Tuition fees for 2027 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2026-27 information as a guide.
For UK students, our standard course fee is £9,790 per year. Keep in mind that some courses are longer - for example, spending your third year abroad will make your degree four years in total.
This programme is offered on a part-time basis, with students completing 80 credits in Year 1 and 40 credits in Year 2. Therefore, you will pay two-thirds of the total tuition fees in the first year and one-third in the second year.
How do I pay for it?
You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. Once you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us.
You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,544 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income.
Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left university and earn more than £25,000 per year.
See our full fees and funding information for more details and to find out what support we can offer.
Standard Tuition Fee
£9,790 / year
The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index.
Future prospects
Electrical and electronic systems never stand still - and neither will your career.
The analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills you’ll develop are in high demand across a wide range of industries.
Graduates go on to work in companies designing, developing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies; as technical specialists in marketing or consultancy roles; in research and innovation within universities or government; in patent and standards offices; and as professional Chartered Engineers shaping the future of the field.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply through Clearing.
The standard way to apply is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
Not ready to apply yet?
Visit our next Open Day, and see all that the University of Hull has to offer. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.
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All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.