Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) (3 Year)

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Distance learning (part-time) 3 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

Electronic Systems Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) (3 Year) BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Portsmouth, taught distance learning (part-time) over 3 years.

About this course

Overview

If you've already started your career and want to top up your HND or Foundation degree (FdA) to a full Bachelor's degree, this BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering top-up degree course is ideal.

Enhance your engineering skills and increase your contribution to your organisation with the potential to level up in a new role and increase your salary.

Study anywhere that suits you, over two or three years, while developing your potential as a skilled electronic engineer in areas such as consumer and professional electronics, robotics, defence, broadcasting and telecommunications.

Course highlights

- Put mathematical models into practice, using computer-based design and simulation techniques

- Get a core understanding of analogue and digital electronics, data communications and signal processing

- Design systems, simulate and test prototypes using various technologies

- Design economic solutions to meet the complex specifications of consumers today, using engineering analysis software tools

Careers and opportunities

As an senior electronic engineer, you can expect a salary from £40,000 to £65,000.

If you're planning to stay with your current employer after graduating, you could use this top up course to secure a more senior role. But you could also apply your skills to any number of roles in industries that require engineers.

All engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' – which means engineers are currently in high demand. And the 2019 IET Skills and Demand in Industry report found that a third of employers increased their engineering and technology workforce in the previous 3 years.

What jobs can you do with an electronic systems engineering degree?

Previous students have gone on to work in roles including:

- electronics engineer

- product design engineer

- application engineer

Our graduates have worked in areas such as:
- robotics

- defence

- consumer and professional electronics

- broadcasting and telecommunications

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Portsmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering