Course summary
Electronic and Electrical Engineering encompasses the design and utilisation of a broad range of vital circuits and systems that fulfil society's needs in electrical and electronic technologies. Electronic Engineering covers analogue and digital design with integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, computer and communication systems. Electrical Engineering involves power generation and transmission, electrical motors and renewable energy. In years 1 and 2 you will study a variety of topics in electronic and electrical engineering, with introductions to communications and computer engineering. To put into practical application what you have learnt in lectures, you will be involved in challenging team projects to build underwater robots and armoured sumo wrestling robots at year 2. In the later stages of the course, you will have the the opportunity to specialise in two areas from the following: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering. This allowance for specialisation has been designed to further enhance your employability.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H600
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Not accepted
HNC (BTEC) - Not accepted
HND (BTEC) - Not accepted
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - M
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.
Further Information on English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
EU | £6930* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
England | £6930* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6930* | Year 1 |
Wales | £6930* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6930* | Year 1 |
International | £17840* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB