Professor Eric Kerrigan, Admissions Tutor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
As Admissions Tutor my job is simple: to find out if you would gain the most from studying in our department. Of course you should have the potential to succeed in a challenging course, as demonstrated by meeting our entry grades, but we’re looking beyond your raw marks for a passion in developing your knowledge and understanding.
In addition to your academic ability, your application will be considered on your wider profile and an interview to assess your potential for success in your degree choice. We'll look at your personal statement and reference to understand your personal motivation, commitment to your chosen area of study, and your broader interests.
"Electrical and Electronic Engineering is profoundly shaping the human experience, providing the most powerful set of tools that has yet existed to interact with each other and our environment, on Earth and beyond! We encourage applications from all who want to learn what it takes to create our future."
Applications
If you are interested in applying to one of our programmes, please read the following guidelines to help with your application.
How and when to apply
- We have one intake a year in October. Applications are made through UCAS by 31 January, eg for entry in October 2025 you will need to apply by 31 January 2025.
- All applications received at UCAS by the January deadline are given equal consideration.
- We do not accept "Late" or "Extra" applicants.
- We do not take applicants through UCAS Clearing.
- We are unable to accept direct entrants or transfer students into the second, third or fourth year.
- To be considered for this course for 2025 entry, you will need to register for, and sit the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) as part of the application process, See below for more info.
After successfully participating in the ESAT, and after looking at your UCAS form carefully we will then make the decision as to whether we will invite you to interview.
ESAT Test and Interviews
To be considered for this course for 2025 entry, you will need to sit the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) as part of the application process.
The ESAT is a computer-based assessment and is made up of individual multiple-choice assessments. These will differ depending on the Imperial course you are applying to.
Find out more about the ESAT and how to register for 2025 entry.
Receiving an offer
If you have been successful in your interview, you will receive an offer from the Department!
Depending on your qualification, performance during the interview and other factors, the offer will vary.
We make our decisions each year by the end of March.
The College’s offer holder information will help you understand what needs to be done before you start your journey with us.
For questions about the steps after receiving an offer, please contact the Engineering Faculty Admissions Team.