ESAT for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) at UCL
For Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) at University College London, you sit Mathematics 1 plus any two further ESAT modules of your choice. Plus any two of Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
Which ESAT modules for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601)?
You sit Mathematics 1, which is required of every ESAT candidate, and then choose two further modules yourself. Plus any two of Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
- Mathematics 1required27 questions, 40 min
- Plus any two of Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
How UCL uses the ESAT for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601)
UCL requires the ESAT only for its Electronic and Electrical Engineering degrees (BEng H600 and MEng H601), from 2027 entry onwards (applications in autumn 2026). It is not required for any other UCL course. Applicants sit Mathematics 1 plus any two of Physics, Mathematics 2, Chemistry or Biology, with exemptions for students progressing from UCL's own foundation programmes.
Confirm the requirement for your exact course on the official UCL admissions page.
Key ESAT dates for 2027 entry
- Registration opens: 20 July 2026
- Registration deadline: 28 September 2026 (register yourself, through UAT-UK via Pearson VUE)
- Test sitting: 12 October 2026 (October). You can sit in October or January. The requirement applies from 2027 entry.
- Results: November 2026
What score do you need?
Each ESAT module is marked on the UAT-UK scale from 1.0 to 9.0, and there is no fixed pass mark. UCL reads your score alongside your predicted grades, personal statement and, where it interviews, your interview. Competitive scores vary by course and year, so treat any target you see quoted online as a guide rather than a cutoff.
Prepare for the ESAT for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601)
Sit full past papers (including the NSAA and ENGAA papers the ESAT replaced) with worked solutions, then practise the modules above.
Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) ESAT: frequently asked questions
- Which ESAT modules do I sit for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) at UCL?
- You sit Mathematics 1 (required for everyone) plus any two further modules of your choice. Plus any two of Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
- Do I need the ESAT for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) at UCL?
- Yes. University College London requires the ESAT for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601).
- When do I sit the ESAT?
- You can sit in October or January. The requirement applies from 2027 entry.
- How do I register for the ESAT?
- Registration is through UAT-UK (via Pearson VUE). For 2027 entry it opens on 20 July 2026 and closes on 28 September 2026. You must register yourself before the deadline.
- What ESAT score do I need for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MEng, H601) at UCL?
- Each ESAT module is marked on the UAT-UK scale from 1.0 to 9.0, and there is no fixed pass mark. UCL reads your score alongside your predicted grades, personal statement and, where it interviews, your interview. Competitive scores vary by course and year, so treat any target you see quoted online as a guide rather than a cutoff.