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Engineering at UEA
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Find out moreBEng (Hons) Engineering with a Year in Industry
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
- UCAS Course Code
- H102
- Typical Offer
- ABB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBC (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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95%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2022Course Overview
Why BEng Engineering with a Year in Industry at UEA?
Learn to solve real-world problems while gaining industry-relevant skills through hands-on projects, modern facilities, and strong employer engagement. A full-year industrial placement boosts your employability and professional confidence.
Why choose UEA
- Excellent facilities: Immerse yourself in Productivity East, using CAD design, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing and collaborative robots
- Flexible study: Tailor your degree with modules in electrical and electronic engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering and environmental management
- Industry experience: Gain invaluable, paid industrial experience in a professional setting
What is BEng Engineering with a Year in Industry?
BEng Engineering provides a broad foundation across key engineering disciplines, preparing you for a wide range of engineering careers.
You’ll develop strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills, underpinned by core principles of mathematics and physics. Your first year introduces fundamental concepts shared across engineering fields. In later years, you’ll shape your degree through specialist modules and projects aligned with your interests and career ambitions.
Your third year will be spent in a structured industrial placement, gaining invaluable professional experience in a real-world setting.
Throughout the course, you’ll apply theory through practical projects, teamwork, and an individual major project.
By graduation, you’ll have technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills for industry, further study, or professional engineering registration.
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Year in Industry
On this course, you’ll graduate with the added advantage of a full year of professional work experience. You’ll follow the same academic pathway as our BEng Engineering students, but in your third year you’ll step into industry, working with a company related to your chosen discipline before returning to UEA to complete your final year.
A year in industry allows you to explore potential career paths, refine your technical and professional skills, gain valuable real-world experience and build important industry connections. Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported by an industrial supervisor and a dedicated University mentor. Regular contact ensures your placement progresses smoothly, and your UEA mentor will visit you during the year to provide guidance and help you make the most of this valuable experience.
Accreditations
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Careers
Career Pathways
A BEng Engineering degree with a Year in Industry opens doors to a wide range of technical, creative and problem-solving careers. The programme’s broad, interdisciplinary foundation prepares you to work across mechanical, electrical, energy, manufacturing and digital engineering sectors. You’ll develop analytical thinking, design capability and professional skills valued by employers worldwide.
Hands-on projects, modern facilities and strong industry engagement ensure you graduate with practical experience and confidence. This flexibility also makes the degree an excellent platform for postgraduate study and professional engineering accreditation.
Our graduates go on to succeed in a wide range of engineering careers, including:
- Graduate Engineer: Apply engineering principles to design, test, and improve systems across multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Mechanical Engineer: Design, analyse and optimise mechanical systems, components and processes across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors
- Electrical or Electronic Engineer: Develop and maintain electrical systems, control technologies and electronic devices
- Energy Engineer: Work on renewable, nuclear or power systems to support sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions
- Engineering Consultant: Provide technical analysis, design advice and problem-solving expertise to clients across a variety of industries
Career Support
Throughout your degree, you’ll network with industry partners who are invested in your success, supporting your personal development and helping you build the confidence to achieve your career ambitions. You’ll take part in our annual SELECT scheme, giving you the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, showcase your abilities and strengthen your interview skills. Our partners recognise the talent and potential UEA students bring and are committed to supporting your development.
You’ll also benefit from expert guidance through Career Central, UEA’s dedicated careers service, offering tailored advice, skills development and career support to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Graduates progress into engineering roles across industry, technology, energy, manufacturing and consultancy. Many also choose to pursue further study, including specialist MSc programmes or research degrees.
This IET-accredited programme supports progression towards Incorporated Engineer status and, with further experience, Chartered Engineer registration.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills, creativity and capacity for innovation. You’ll explore solutions to real-world challenges faced by communities affected by factors such as location, resources and climate. At the same time, you’ll begin studying the key principles that underpin several engineering disciplines.
You’ll be introduced to mechanical, electrical and electronic, and energy engineering through active learning, including experimentation and practical problem-solving.
After these introductions, you’ll choose your degree pathway based on your interests. You can specialise in a particular engineering discipline or combine multiple interests by selecting optional modules from across our engineering subjects.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In year two, you’ll further develop your mathematical skills to support your study of electronics, solid mechanics and structural mechanics. You’ll also undertake a design project that integrates the engineering disciplines you’ve studied so far, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your development as an engineer capable of applying your knowledge in practice.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
You’ll spend your third year on an industrial placement with an organisation of your choice. Working alongside professional engineers and contributing to real-world projects, you’ll immerse yourself in the fast-paced environment of modern engineering. You’ll consolidate the knowledge and skills you’ve developed so far in a professional setting while gaining valuable new technical and workplace expertise. A year in industry provides unrivalled insight into the sector, strengthens your confidence and sets you apart from other engineering graduates.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll take ownership of your learning through a major individual project focused on your specific interests. This could involve experimentation, research, practical construction, circuit assembly or computer modelling.
This project allows you to explore an area that aligns with your future career ambitions and apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed throughout your degree. Where possible, projects may be linked to real engineering challenges faced by industry. For example, a recent student project explored the implementation of Lean Management techniques within a local engineering company.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
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Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Teaching follows a progressive, scaffolded learning model that develops your engineering knowledge and skills across three academic years. The programme integrates theoretical learning with practical application through lectures, laboratories, workshops and project-based learning. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll develop professional skills including teamwork, communication and ethical engineering practice. Industry engagement, digital simulation tools and modern facilities support applied, career-focused learning throughout the course.
In year one, you’ll build a shared foundation in engineering principles, mathematics and design, supporting your transition to university-level engineering study.
In year two, you’ll deepen your technical understanding and apply your knowledge through discipline-specific modules, design projects and laboratory-based learning.
In year three, your year in industry focuses on developing your professional skills in an applied environment, enabling you to apply academic knowledge to real engineering challenges while strengthening workplace skills and professional confidence.
In your final year, you’ll undertake advanced study and a major individual project, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
Assessment
Assessment on this course is varied and designed to measure your knowledge, practical skills and problem-solving ability. You’ll complete a mix of individual and group work that reflects how engineers work in real life. You’ll receive regular feedback to help you improve and build confidence throughout your studies.
In year one, assessment focuses on building your confidence and understanding of core engineering ideas. You’ll complete coursework, laboratory reports, design tasks and exams.
In year two, assessment focuses more on applying what you’ve learned. You’ll complete projects, technical coursework and written assessments that develop your problem-solving and design skills.
In year three, you’ll document your industrial placement experience through a final report and reflective assessment, supported by feedback throughout the year.
In your final year, assessment centres on specialist coursework and a major individual project. This project lets you show your ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems.
Throughout the course, assessment helps you move from building core skills to showing creativity, critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB including Mathematics
Contextual offer: BBC including Mathematics
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM.
Contextual: DMM
Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules or A level Mathematics at Grade B. Contextual requirement grade C.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Access to HE Diploma:
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics
Contextual: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 at Merit and Pass in 15 including 12 credits in Mathematics.
T Level:
Obtain an overall Merit. Accepted subjects: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2 and 3 subjects at H3 including Mathematics.
Scottish Highers
AAABB. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Higher Grade B in Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC including Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB including Mathematics
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches)
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
You’re eligible for reduced fees during the year in industry. Further details are available on our Tuition Fees webpages.
There may be extra costs related to items such as travel and accommodation during your year in industry, which will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: