Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons)

Course overview

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accreditation in detail

IET

IET are one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians and their accreditation covers a whole range of subjects including electrical, electronic, manufacturing, mechanical, systems and software engineering, as well as bioengineering, nanotechnology and renewable energy. It’s recognised globally as an indicator of quality through the Washington and Sydney accords, which are governed by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.

All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.

The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.

Tuition fees

2025 tuition fee (full) - £29,100

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £26,190

2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £21,825

Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.

Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Your experience

This course is delivered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, which is home to well-equipped modern laboratories for undertaking practical work. The department features a number of strong research groups and has excellent links with the electronics industry. All lecturers are actively engaged in research and most have international reputations, ensuring students are given the most up-to-date and commercially-relevant education.

Explore where you'll study

The courtyard of the Greenbank Halls of residence. — Accommodation

North Campus view of the Victoria Gallery and Museum — The Quadrangle behind the VGM

Cyclist passing the Liverpool Guild of Students — Liverpool Guild of Students

Electrical Engineering and Electronics building exterior — Electrical Engineering and Electronics building

Electrical Engineering and Electronics building foyer

Electrical and Electronic Engineering research lab

Inside Electrical Engineering and Electronics: A conversation with Dr Kirsty McKay and Dr Ian Sandall

Virtual tour

Supporting your learning

From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:

Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons): XJTLU 2+2 programme