The course
All of our lives are touched by the products of Electronic Engineering. The breakthroughs made by today's electronic engineers help to create the mobile devices, personal media, computers, smart transportation and domestic appliances we use every day, but also have a more profound impact on issues such as environmental sustainability, healthcare and information security.
We're in the midst of a major technological revolution, and as such there has never been a more exciting time to study Electronic Engineering. Study at Royal Holloway's Department of Electronic Engineering and you'll have access to a brand new, purpose-designed building, with £20 million invested in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including labs, collaboration and research spaces.
You'll benefit from research-led teaching from expert academics building international reputations in diverse fields including renewable energy and music technology. Electronic Engineering students will enjoy a rewarding blend of practical and theoretical study, working in pairs, groups and individually with one-on-one support from your own Personal Advisor.
Opportunities for student placements, internships and industry relevant projects will be available, and our connection with industry advisors ensures that students are taught the most relevant knowledge and skills and market awareness.
Join us at our beautiful, well-established Surrey campus within easy reach of London. You'll become a part of a vibrant, international student community as you prepare for a rewarding career in your chosen field. Follow your passion for the creative, innovative world of Electronic Engineering and develop the ingenuity, invention and product development skills you need to thrive in this rapidly expanding industry.
Our flexible degree programmes enable you to apply to take a Placement Year, which can be spent studying abroad, working or carrying out voluntary work. You can even do all three if you want to (minimum of three months each)! To recognise the importance of this additional skills development and university experience, your Placement Year will be formally recognised on your degree certificate and will contribute to your overall result. Please note conditions may apply if your degree already includes an integrated year out, please contact the Careers & Employability Service for more information. Find out more
Your future career
Study at Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Electronic Engineering and lay the foundations for a rewarding career in your chosen field.
Graduates of Electronic Engineering have excellent employment prospects, with an abundance of well-paid job opportunities in an expanding industry struggling to cope with a significant skills shortage.
You’ll develop a strong transferable skillset including verbal and written communication skills, team work and commercial awareness, preparing you for a career in a range of areas within Electronic Engineering and beyond.
Royal Holloway is located within the South East regional hub of electronics businesses, meaning you’ll benefit from links to some of the top UK-based electronics companies.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of university | Public |
Establishment Year | 1849 |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Location | Egham, Surrey, England |
Total Number of Students Enrolled (December 2019) | 10,593 |
Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled | 8,393 |
Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled | 2200 |
Number of International Students | 2,086 |
Type of Programs | Undergraduate, graduate, graduate-research |
Mode of Application | Online |
Financial aid | Scholarships/ Loans/ Work-Study |
Expenditure Item | Amount (per year) |
---|---|
Tuition | 15,900 - 22,600 GBP |
Living cost | 8,000 - 12,000 GBP |
Accommodation | 3,575- 8,680 GBP |
Food | 40-60 per week GBP |
Social life | 50 per week GBP |
Transport | 760 GBP |
Books | 300- 450 GBP |
The tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate students varies from program to program. Some programs and respective tuition fee are tabulated below:
Name of Program | Tuition Fee for international students |
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Business and Management | 18,800 GBP |
Engineering | 21,400 GBP |
Law | 17,700 GBP |
Computer Science | 21,400 GBP |
Economics | 18,800 GBP |
Name of Program | Tuition Fee for international students |
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Business and Management | 19,000 GBP |
Engineering | 19,000 GBP |
Law | 17,900 GBP |
Psychology | 19,000 GBP |
English | 17,900 GBP |
Drama, Theater and Dance | 21,000 GBP |
Information Security | 21,000 GBP |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 18,400
Total
£ 18,400