Key information
For:
starting September 2026
Typical offer:
Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject.
Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
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Overview
Apply now for September 2026
If you have your results, you can apply now to start in September 2026.
Be at the forefront of technological advancement with our BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering (Top-Up). Gain expertise in signal processing and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to design and improve the electronic systems that are used in every aspect of our lives.
Blending computer science and electronic systems principles with practical applications, our industry-standard labs and equipment will see you bring your designs and prototypes to life.
You'll graduate with a versatile skillset that opens doors to impactful career paths, such as consumer electronics, renewable energy or cutting-edge gadget development. You can even look to improve communication systems or enhance sustainable energy solutions.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Contact information
Contact AdmissionsClearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
Clearing is open
This course is available through Clearing.
Apply now for September 2026
If you have your results, you can apply now to start in September 2026.
Guaranteed accommodation
If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 19 August 2026.
We have a variety of affordable accommodation options with en-suite halls from £142 per week.
Clearing FAQs
To work out your UCAS points, use our UCAS Calculator to work out how many UCAS points you have.
The tariff calculator will allow you to see what grades you need to get into your preferred course at Portsmouth.
Even if you don't receive the grades you need, we recommend still calling us on 023 9284 8090 as we still may be able to consider you for a course
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for either your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses.
- Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university.
- You don't hold any offers.
- You're applying for the first time after 30 June 2026.
- You have changed your mind about which university you want to go to.
After we make you an offer we'll send you a confirmation email. This email will let you know what you need to do next and it will tell you what you need to provide us. In some instances we may ask you to send us copies of certificates or other information.
If you've previously applied through UCAS you'll need to use your UCAS Hub to accept our offer by adding us as your Clearing choice.
If you're having issues, please contact us on +44 (0)23 9284 8090 or admissions@port.ac.uk.
Once you've accepted your Clearing course offer, we'll be in touch with details of available accommodation in the area. This will include our latest hall availability and support to find local rented accommodation via portsmouthstudentpad.co.uk.
See our accommodation page for more information.
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Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
Entry requirements
BEng (Hons) Electronic Systems Engineering (Top-Up)
Typical offers
- Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Typical offers
- Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. In each full-time year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits, or 60 credits if studying part-time.
What you'll study
Core Modules
In this module, you'll appraise examples of instrumentation and communication circuits, learning about the implementation of advanced systems in electronics. You'll apply your theoretical studies in lab-based work, test your circuits, and demonstrate your grasp of the complex electronics powering sectors like aerospace and telecomms.
In this module, you'll study the principles and theories of AI, exploring heuristic search, deep learning and reinforcement. You'll then apply these computational methods to real-world problems, and evaluate their performance and limitations. Upon completion, you'll have the understanding of AI's current applications that prepare you for work with future intelligent systems.
In this module, you'll begin by focusing on the maths that underpins digital signal processing (DSP), with particular attention to the Discrete Fourier Transform method for analysing the frequency content of a digital signal. You'll also learn to implement and evaluate digital filtering algorithms, completing your DSP toolkit.
This module will see you develop your knowledge of a project lifecycle; from initiation through to planning, execution and closure. You'll develop an effective project plan including account for budgeting and will look at how you can mitigate risks for a successful project outcome.
You'll assess real-world supply chain strategies that use new technologies and evaluate their impact on business models, society and the environment.
Optional modules
You'll determine system requirements and design relevant controllers in this module, using industry-standard computer aided engineering packages.
You'll also explore the relative stability of systems, apply function identification to live data, and analyse the effects of changing parameters in a control system.
Through this module, you'll move from the fundamental architecture of embedded systems to the practical optimisation of microcontroller applications.
You'll design and develop your own solutions for given problems in the field, evaluating current practice as you go.
On completion, you'll have demonstrable experience of making real-time systems work reliably, securely and intelligently.
Year 1
In this module, you'll appraise examples of instrumentation and communication circuits, learning about the implementation of advanced systems in electronics. You'll apply your theoretical studies in lab-based work, test your circuits, and demonstrate your grasp of the complex electronics powering sectors like aerospace and telecomms.
In this module, you'll study the principles and theories of AI, exploring heuristic search, deep learning and reinforcement. You'll then apply these computational methods to real-world problems, and evaluate their performance and limitations. Upon completion, you'll have the understanding of AI's current applications that prepare you for work with future intelligent systems.
You'll assess real-world supply chain strategies that use new technologies and evaluate their impact on business models, society and the environment.
Year 2 (Core module)
In this module, you'll begin by focusing on the maths that underpins digital signal processing (DSP), with particular attention to the Discrete Fourier Transform method for analysing the frequency content of a digital signal. You'll also learn to implement and evaluate digital filtering algorithms, completing your DSP toolkit.
Year 2 (Optional modules)
You'll determine system requirements and design relevant controllers in this module, using industry-standard computer aided engineering packages.
You'll also explore the relative stability of systems, apply function identification to live data, and analyse the effects of changing parameters in a control system.
Through this module, you'll move from the fundamental architecture of embedded systems to the practical optimisation of microcontroller applications.
You'll design and develop your own solutions for given problems in the field, evaluating current practice as you go.
On completion, you'll have demonstrable experience of making real-time systems work reliably, securely and intelligently.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
How we set our tuition fees
Fees for full-time and part-time undergraduate students from the UK and Channel Islands may increase each year, subject to conditions set by the UK or Channel Islands governments.
Fees for new international and EU undergraduate and postgraduate students (both full-time and part-time) will increase each year, based on factors such as inflation. For continuing students, fees will not increase by more than 5% per year.
For more information, please refer to our Tuition Fee Policy.
Tuition fees
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Full-time – £9,790 (may be subject to annual increase)
- Part-time – £4,895 (may be subject to annual increase)
EU students
- Full-time – £10,300 (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
- Part-time – £5,150 (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
International students
- Full-time – £16,200 (may be subject to annual increase)
- Part-time – £8,100 (may be subject to annual increase)
Please note, we'll confirm 2027 course fees soon.
How to apply
September 2026 start
Apply now for September 2026
If you have your results, you can apply now to start in September 2026.
Applying for part-time study
If you would like to apply to study part-time with us in September 2026, use our online application form.
Applying as an international student
Apply directly as an international student (including EU) for September 2026 entry. Or call our International Admissions team with any queries: +44 (0)23 9284 5113
Other start dates
To start this course in January or May 2027, use our online application forms:
- 1 year full-time (January 2027 start)
- 25 months part-time (January 2027 start)
- 13 months full-time (May 2027 start)
- 25 months part-time (May 2027 start)
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To start this course in 2027, apply through UCAS. You'll need
- the UCAS course code – H615
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:
- 1 year full-time (September 2027 start)
- 25 months part-time (September 2027 start)
- 1 year full-time (January 2028 start)
- 25 months part-time (January 2028 start)
- 13 months full-time (May 2028 start)
- 25 months part-time (May 2028 start)
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Applying from outside the UK
As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things.
You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.
Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.
If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.