Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng

BEngUndergraduateEngineering

UK Campus Option

Course Highlights

Access world-class facilities and a diverse academic team of research and education leaders.
Engage with the electronic and electrical engineering industry throughout the programme.
Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.
Learn through research-led teaching and an industry-driven curriculum.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design work, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, projects and exams, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.

Year 1

Build the shared engineering fundamentals: mathematics, mechanics, materials, electrical engineering, fluids, computing and integrated design.

Engineering Mathematics 120 credits
Mechanics 120 credits
Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer20 credits
Electrical Engineering 120 credits
Engineering Materials10 credits
Introduction to Computing for Engineers10 credits
Integrated Design Project 1A10 credits
Integrated Design Project 1B10 credits

Year 2

Specialise in circuits, digital electronics, electrical machines and communication systems.

Engineering Mathematics 220 credits
Electronic Circuits and Devices and Electromagnetics20 credits
Digital Electronics and Electrical Machines20 credits
Mechatronics and Control Engineering20 credits
Integrated Design Project 220 credits
Communication Systems10 credits
Multidisciplinary Systems and Software Engineering10 credits

Year 3

Deliver an individual project and study advanced electronic engineering, with optional modules.

Individual Project40 credits
Electronic Engineering20 credits
Integrated Design Project 3 (BEng)20 credits

Plus 40 credits of optional modules from:

Advanced Communications Systems20 credits
Power Electronics and Power Systems20 credits
The Internet of Things20 credits
Engineering Mathematics 320 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: AAB-ABB at A Level, including Mathematics.

IB Diploma: 6,6,5 to 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

The Careers Network in Dubai supports your progression across electronics, power systems, communications, control and embedded systems, with guest lectures, site visits and careers events from industry partners.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

AAB-ABB at A Level, including Mathematics

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Dubai, Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Course Type

Single honours

Tuition Fee

AED 149,106/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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Course Highlights

Access world-class facilities and a diverse academic team of research and education leaders.

Engage with the electronic and electrical engineering industry throughout the programme.

Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.

Learn through research-led teaching and an industry-driven curriculum.

What You'll Study

Year 1

Build the shared engineering fundamentals: mathematics, mechanics, materials, electrical engineering, fluids, computing and integrated design.

Engineering Mathematics 120 credits
Mechanics 120 credits
Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer20 credits
Electrical Engineering 120 credits
Engineering Materials10 credits
Introduction to Computing for Engineers10 credits
Integrated Design Project 1A10 credits
Integrated Design Project 1B10 credits

Year 2

Specialise in circuits, digital electronics, electrical machines and communication systems.

Engineering Mathematics 220 credits
Electronic Circuits and Devices and Electromagnetics20 credits
Digital Electronics and Electrical Machines20 credits
Mechatronics and Control Engineering20 credits
Integrated Design Project 220 credits
Communication Systems10 credits
Multidisciplinary Systems and Software Engineering10 credits

Year 3

Deliver an individual project and study advanced electronic engineering, with optional modules.

Individual Project40 credits
Electronic Engineering20 credits
Integrated Design Project 3 (BEng)20 credits

Plus 40 credits of optional modules from:

Advanced Communications Systems20 credits
Power Electronics and Power Systems20 credits
The Internet of Things20 credits
Engineering Mathematics 320 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: AAB-ABB at A Level, including Mathematics.

IB Diploma: 6,6,5 to 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.