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UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering: ESAT Requirements and Prep (2027 Entry)
Applicants to UCL's undergraduate Electronic and Electrical Engineering degrees for 2027 entry must, per the official UAT-UK 2027 Course List, complete one of three admissions tests: the ESAT, the TARA, or the TMUA. This page focuses on the ESAT route, covering the module requirements for both BEng (H600) and MEng (H601), the fixed test dates for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and a practical preparation plan.
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UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering ESAT at a Glance
- Is a test required for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Compulsory: complete one of the ESAT, the TARA, or the TMUA; this page covers the ESAT route
- UCAS codes covered
- H600 (BEng) and H601 (MEng); both courses carry exactly the same requirement
- ESAT modules for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics 1, plus any two of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2, for three modules in total
- Test dates (2027 entry, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)
- 12 to 13 October 2026, or 6 January 2027
- Booking deadlines
- October sitting: 6pm UK time on 28 September 2026; January sitting: 21 December 2026
The test requirement and module combination come from the official UAT-UK 2027 Entry Course List; the dates and booking deadlines follow UAT-UK's official schedule. Always confirm against official UAT-UK announcements, and check the latest requirements on UCL's own website before applying.
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01 UCL's Official Requirement: Two Courses, One Policy
UCL's undergraduate Electronic and Electrical Engineering courses are listed in the official UAT-UK 2027 Entry Course List with an admissions test requirement. The official wording is that "either the ESAT, the TARA, or the TMUA is compulsory": you must complete one of the three tests. On the ESAT route, BEng (H600) and MEng (H601) share exactly the same requirement.
BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
UCAS code H600
Compulsory: one of the ESAT / TARA / TMUA
MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
UCAS code H601
Compulsory: one of the ESAT / TARA / TMUA, under the same official policy as H600
ESAT modules for H600 and H601 (identical)
Mathematics 1, plus any two of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2
The two courses carry identical admissions-test requirements
Source of this policy
UAT-UK 2027 Entry Course List (PDF)
Official wording: either the ESAT, the TARA, or the TMUA is compulsory
This page follows the officially published UAT-UK 2027 Entry Course List (PDF); before submitting your application, double-check the latest requirements on UCL's own website. BEng (H600) and MEng (H601) carry identical admissions-test requirements, so your course choice does not change your ESAT preparation.
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02 Choosing Your Modules: Mathematics 1 Plus Two
Each ESAT module has 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes. Mathematics 1 is compulsory for every ESAT candidate; for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering (H600/H601) you then pick any two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics 2, sitting three modules for 120 minutes in total. Each module is scored separately on a 1.0 to 9.0 scale.
The three ESAT modules for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering (H600/H601)
Three modules, 120 minutes in total; 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes per module, each scored separately on 1.0 to 9.0
Mathematics 1Compulsory: every ESAT candidate sits this module
Then any two of theseAny two-module combination from the four is valid under the official policy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics 2
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Any two-module combination is valid under the official policy. If you are unsure, Physics plus Mathematics 2 maps most directly onto an engineering background and is worth considering first, but that is our suggestion, not a rule: every combination is equally valid officially.
Before you commit, read:
- How to choose your modules: the decision logic in one place
- Module-by-module breakdowns: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- How ESAT scoring works: where the 1.0 to 9.0 scale comes from
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03 Key Dates and Registration: Sittings for China, Hong Kong, and Macau
The ESAT is run by UAT-UK and delivered as a computer-based test by Pearson VUE. It replaced the NSAA and ENGAA from 2024. For 2027 entry, candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau have two fixed sitting windows, with booking deadlines set by UAT-UK's official schedule.
2026 – 2027Timeline
Sep 26
Oct 26
Nov 26
Dec 26
Jan 27
October sitting: booking closes28 Sep 2026, 6pm UK
October sitting: booking closes
28 Sep 2026, 6pm UK
Per UAT-UK's official schedule, booking for the October sitting closes at 6pm UK time on 28 September 2026; always confirm against official announcements.
October sitting12 to 13 Oct 2026
October sitting
12 to 13 Oct 2026
One of the two fixed sitting windows for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau for 2027 entry.
January sitting: booking closes21 Dec 2026
January sitting: booking closes
21 Dec 2026
Per UAT-UK's official schedule, booking for the January sitting closes on 21 December 2026; always confirm against official announcements.
January sitting6 Jan 2027
January sitting
6 Jan 2027
The other fixed test date for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau for 2027 entry.
Hard deadline Event WindowThe test dates are fixed for candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau for 2027 entry; booking deadlines follow UAT-UK's official schedule and should always be confirmed against official announcements.
In the UAT-UK 2027 Course List wording we verified, UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering carries no restriction to a specific sitting. Absent any such note, plan around your own application timeline and consider sitting early: the October window returns results sooner and leaves more room for the rest of your application.
Closer to the test, walk through the test-day guide so every step of the computer-based sitting is familiar.
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04 How to Prepare with FrontierVue
UAT-UK does not release past ESAT papers, so no "official ESAT past papers" exist anywhere. The closest practice material comes from the predecessor tests: FrontierVue hosts 31 archive papers from the NSAA and ENGAA (2015 to 2023), reorganised to match the current ESAT module structure, plus 26 mock papers including Frontier Original sets built in the full ESAT format.
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NSAA and ENGAA archive papers (2015 to 2023), reorganised to the current ESAT module structure
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Mock papers, including Frontier Original sets in the full ESAT format
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Questions across both sets, each with a worked explanation and a Chinese translation
2 free
The two most recent archive papers are free to try
For the three-module combination UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering (H600/H601) requires, a workable path:
01Step 1
Start with the whole test, and your own starting point
Start at the ESAT exam overview to understand the test and gauge your starting point.
02Step 2
Set your pace, then drill speed
Use the revision plan guide to set your pace up to test day, and the time management guide to drill the 27-questions-in-40-minutes rhythm.
03Step 3
Timed sets in your chosen modules, then full-format mocks
Head to the ESAT practice hub, begin with the free archive papers, work through timed sets in your chosen modules, then finish with full-format mocks.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the ESAT compulsory for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering (H600/H601)?
Per the official UAT-UK 2027 Course List, both BEng (H600) and MEng (H601) Electronic and Electrical Engineering at UCL require one of three tests: the ESAT, the TARA, or the TMUA. The requirement is compulsory and identical for both courses, so choosing BEng or MEng does not change what you sit.
Which ESAT modules does UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering require?
Mathematics 1 is compulsory, plus any two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics 2, for three modules in total. Each module has 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes, so the full sitting is 120 minutes, and each module is scored separately on a 1.0 to 9.0 scale.
I am sitting in mainland China and applying to UCL H600 for 2027 entry. When is the ESAT?
For 2027 entry, candidates in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau have fixed dates: 12 to 13 October 2026, or 6 January 2027. The UAT-UK 2027 Course List lists no single-sitting restriction for UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering, so pick the window that fits your application timeline; the October sitting returns results earlier.
Are there official ESAT past papers, and what should I practise for UCL?
No: UAT-UK has never released ESAT past papers. The closest material is the archive of the predecessor NSAA and ENGAA tests: FrontierVue hosts 31 archive papers (2015 to 2023) reorganised to the current modules, plus 26 mock papers, totalling 2,345 questions with explanations and Chinese translations, and the two most recent archive papers are free.
FrontierVUE is an independent practice platform. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by UAT-UK, Pearson, OCR, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, or any official admissions-test owner.
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72 ESAT papers and 2790 questions on FrontierVUE, every one with a worked solution. The 2 most recent papers are free to try.