
Year
01 / 04
1
Electrical and Electronic Engineering foundations
Core engineering, mathematics and design foundations
Foundations in circuits, digital electronics, programming, devices, power, communications and mathematics.
概要
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London (UCAS codes H600 BEng / H604 MEng / H610 MEng with Year Abroad) is a three-year BEng or four-year MEng programme run by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, ranked among the top three UK departments in this field. The course covers analogue and digital electronics, signal processing, control, communications, electromagnetism, power, and software, with laboratory work, group projects and a final-year individual project. Imperial requires the ESAT (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); there is no interview as part of standard selection.
なぜImperialでElectrical Engineeringを?
Ranking positions are useful but limited. In reality, the better comparison is whether you want a named Electrical and Electronic Engineering route from the start, rather than a broader engineering structure that narrows later. The Imperial course is a named degree rather than a combined course or Tripos.

Section 01
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International Applicants
Pick a highlighted country to see the admissions-test, score, and English-language requirements that apply for applicants from that country.
Section 02
| Qualification | Typical Offer | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*AAA (four A-levels) | Mathematics, Physics required. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science / Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics recommended. General Studies, Critical Thinking not accepted.A third and/or fourth subject at grade A is required. If an offer includes science A-levels, applicants should expect to pass the practical endorsement in the relevant science subjects. |
| IB Diploma | 40 points | HL: 7 in Mathematics at higher level, 7 in Physics at higher level required. Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches preferred; Applications and Interpretation accepted at higher level recommended at HL.Mathematics and Physics must be taken at Higher Level. Mathematics Analysis and Approaches is preferred where available, but Applications and Interpretation is accepted at Higher Level according to mirrored Imperial content. |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | check the official course page | Exact AP subject combinations for this course remain unverified in accessible official content. |
Section 03
YEAR 12
Build subject readiness
Strengthen Mathematics and Physics, explore electrical/electronic engineering beyond the syllabus, and identify projects or reading that can support the UCAS application and possible interview discussion.
01 JUN — 28 SEP
Create UAT-UK account and book ESAT
Account creation opens on 1 June 2026 and October ESAT booking closes on 28 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time.
01 SEP — JAN
Prepare and submit UCAS application
Completed UCAS applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026. Main equal-consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
12–16 OCT
Sit ESAT Window 1
First ESAT sitting for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026. Applicants must select Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
AUTUMN — SPRING
Attend online interview if invited
Applicants may be invited for an online interview; official snippets state 25-30 minutes with one member of academic staff; this indicative interview period may overlap with January ESAT planning for applicants using Window 2.
04–08 JAN
Sit ESAT Window 2 if using January sitting
January ESAT sitting runs from 4 to 8 January 2027, with booking closing on 21 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT.
13 JAN
UCAS equal-consideration deadline
Submit by 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
MAR — JUN
Receive decisions and reply to offers
UCAS says providers should aim to send decisions by 31 March 2027 for applications received by 13 January; provider reject-by-default is 12 May 2027.
12 AUG
Results and confirmation
A-level/AS/Level 3 results are provisionally expected to be available to students on 12 August 2027, based on AQA's provisional timetable.
YEAR 12
Build subject readiness
Strengthen Mathematics and Physics, explore electrical/electronic engineering beyond the syllabus, and identify projects or reading that can support the UCAS application and possible interview discussion.
01 JUN — 28 SEP
Create UAT-UK account and book ESAT
Account creation opens on 1 June 2026 and October ESAT booking closes on 28 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time.
01 SEP — JAN
Prepare and submit UCAS application
Completed UCAS applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026. Main equal-consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
12–16 OCT
Sit ESAT Window 1
First ESAT sitting for 2027 entry runs from 12 to 16 October 2026. Applicants must select Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
AUTUMN — SPRING
Attend online interview if invited
Applicants may be invited for an online interview; official snippets state 25-30 minutes with one member of academic staff; this indicative interview period may overlap with January ESAT planning for applicants using Window 2.
04–08 JAN
Sit ESAT Window 2 if using January sitting
January ESAT sitting runs from 4 to 8 January 2027, with booking closing on 21 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT.
13 JAN
UCAS equal-consideration deadline
Submit by 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
MAR — JUN
Receive decisions and reply to offers
UCAS says providers should aim to send decisions by 31 March 2027 for applications received by 13 January; provider reject-by-default is 12 May 2027.
12 AUG
Results and confirmation
A-level/AS/Level 3 results are provisionally expected to be available to students on 12 August 2027, based on AQA's provisional timetable.
Section 04

The required admissions test is the Engineering and Science Admissions Test, known as ESAT.
UAT-UK provides the test, and Pearson VUE delivers it through its test-centre network.
Applicants for this course must take Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
For 2027 entry, the October sitting runs from 12 to 16 October 2026 and the January sitting runs from 4 to 8 January 2027.
Account creation, access-arrangements and bursary applications open on 1 June 2026 at 15:00 BST; October booking opens on 20 July 2026 at 15:00 BST; January booking opens on 26 October 2026 at 15:00 GMT.
October booking closes on 28 September 2026 at 18:00 BST, and January booking closes on 21 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT.
Results are released on 16 November 2026 for the October sitting and 8 February 2027 for the January sitting.
No public course-level ESAT cutoff was verified, so treat ESAT as a significant selection input alongside academic record, UCAS application and interview where invited.
For international applicants, the ESAT gives Imperial one common subject assessment across different school systems. It is worth planning early, especially where regional restrictions apply in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
A strong approach is to build preparation around timed problem-solving in the three required modules, not around memorising model answers; cross-check any resource you use against the current UAT-UK ESAT specification.
ESAT完全対策ガイド | 試験形式・採点・戦略・練習リソース。
ESATガイド →Section 05
Interview Invitation
Late Nov
Arrival to Interview
Early Dec
Technical Question
Mid Dec
Decision
Early Jan
Interview Invitation
Late Nov
Arrival to Interview
Early Dec
Technical Question
Mid Dec
Decision
Early Jan
Question Types You’ll See
Applicants may be invited to an online interview, with the style described as an academic and motivation discussion.
Discussion areas include motivation for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, reasons for applying to Imperial and this course, the UCAS application, the personal statement, teamwork, time use and project work.
In preparation, A strong approach is to choose two or three pieces of work you can explain properly: what you tried, what failed, what you changed and what you learned. The aim is not to sound polished; it is to show that you can think aloud about engineering decisions.
無料のElectrical Engineering面接練習問題バンクで本番さながらの問題を練習しましょう。
無料練習問題 →
Section 06
Selection should be presented as holistic and evidence-based, rather than as a simple score threshold.
Do not read the visual weights as a published formula. In reality, the safest preparation is to make every part of the application coherent: grades, ESAT, personal statement, projects and interview discussion should all point to the same subject readiness.
Our recommendation · weighting of admission factors
Oxbridge Mentors recommendation, drawn from observed offer patterns. Imperial College London does not publish official weightings — exact balance varies by college, course and year.
Section 07

A good Electrical and Electronic Engineering personal statement should connect mathematical reasoning with real engineering choices. Do not just say that you enjoy technology; show how you have tested, modelled or improved something.
Use project evidence carefully. A small circuit, simulation or embedded system can be more useful than a large claim if you can explain the design trade-offs, measurement errors and changes you made.
Connect your interests to areas that appear in the indicative course structure, such as circuits, signals, power, control, embedded systems, communications and electronic devices.
A strong approach is to one paragraph on academic motivation, one on practical or mathematical exploration, and one on what your work taught you about engineering. Avoid listing every activity you have done.
専門家による一行一行の解説付き完全例文を見る。
Electrical Engineering PS例文 →Section 08
Projects are especially useful for this course because they reveal how you think when a circuit, model or measurement does not behave as expected. Reflection matters more than scale.
Broad project ideas include building and characterising a sensor interface, with attention to calibration, noise, bandwidth and error sources.
Another suitable direction is a low-power embedded data logger, where you can reflect on sampling rate, power budget and signal quality.
A third option is comparing a power-conversion or motor-control approach, such as safely modelling or building a low-voltage buck converter, H-bridge or motor driver.

Section 08
Other activities should support the academic case rather than replace it.
These activities are support, not substitute. The application still needs strong Mathematics and Physics evidence.
Keep an electronics lab notebook recording circuits, measurements, faults and design changes.:
Work beyond routine school problems in mechanics, electricity, calculus and complex numbers.:
Try simulation and PCB-design tools such as LTspice, Falstad or KiCad, then compare simulations with measurements.:
Read selectively and practise explaining the assumptions behind models.:
Use physics and maths competitions to evidence unfamiliar-problem handling.:
Follow semiconductors, power grids, communications, robotics or embedded systems to build industry awareness.:
Section 08
Competitions are not required. What they do well is stretch your problem-solving under unfamiliar conditions.
None are required; one or two done well beats five half-attempted.
Section 09

Year
01 / 04
1
Core engineering, mathematics and design foundations
Foundations in circuits, digital electronics, programming, devices, power, communications and mathematics.

Year
02 / 04
2
Systems, signals, communications, power and control
Core technical base across circuits, communications, control, electromagnetism, signals, systems and power.

Year
03 / 04
3
Advanced options and applied professional work
Technical choice through optional modules, I-Explore and either group consultancy or industrial placement route where selected.

Year
04 / 04
4
Master's-level specialisation and individual research/design project
Advanced technical options with Individual Project, ethics/sustainability and professional-development components.
Section 10
The resources below are an editorial starter set, not an official Imperial reading list. Use them to practise ESAT-style problem-solving, circuit fundamentals and independent technical explanation; replace or expand the list after a dedicated resource audit.
The Art of Electronics by Horowitz and Hill is the standard reference for circuit design and electronic principles beyond A-level. Use it selectively: the transistor, amplifier and filter chapters build the intuition tested in Imperial interviews.
For video EEVblog combines practical circuit demos with deep technical explanation and is widely used for self-directed learning. All About Circuits gives a systematic written + video treatment of the fundamentals from Ohm's law to operational amplifiers.
For structured courses, Circuits and Electronics from MIT OpenCourseWare covers the linear circuit analysis and digital systems content that underpins the first year. Isaac Physics provides problem practice in the A-level and beyond-A-level physics used throughout electrical engineering. For hands-on simulation, Falstad Circuit Simulator is a free in-browser circuit simulator that makes it easy to test circuit ideas without hardware.

Section 11
Discover Uni reports 100% of respondents in work and/or study 15 months after graduation for the MEng record, with the largest occupational groups listed as engineering professionals and IT professionals.
Use the sector chart as a guide to breadth, not as a precise forecast for an individual applicant.
Section 12
Imperial runs contextual admissions for eligible Home applicants.
Contextual support should be framed as eligibility-dependent, not as an automatic lower offer for every applicant.
Applicants can explain school constraints around Further Mathematics or enrichment, and disruption should be evidenced through UCAS references, school evidence or mitigating-circumstance routes.
International applicants are not normally assessed through the same UK contextual data framework.
A strong approach is to being precise and factual. A short explanation from a referee is usually more useful than a long unsupported claim from the applicant.
Further Reading
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