Professor Paul Mitcheson Admissions Tutor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

As Admissions Tutor, my role is to identify the students who have the potential to thrive in our department and become outstanding engineers.

Meeting our entry requirements provides an indication that you have the academic foundations needed to succeed on a challenging degree. But academic achievement is only part of the picture. We consider every application as a whole, looking at your academic record alongside your personal statement and reference, and, where appropriate, an interview.

We want to hear from people who don't just want to study engineering, but who are fascinated by it — who find themselves wondering how things work, enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together, or get excited about discovering what is possible. If you have a genuine enthusiasm for Electrical and Electronic Engineering and want to learn what it takes to create the technologies of tomorrow, we would love to hear from you.

 

"Electrical and Electronic Engineering is transforming the way we live, work and interact with the world around us. From intelligent technologies and communications to energy, healthcare, robotics and space, our discipline provides some of the most powerful tools we have for shaping the future"

Applications

The Application Process

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 13 January, eg for entry in October 2027 you will need to apply by 13 January 2027.   
  • 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 2027 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. 
  • We do not accept transfers from other departments within Imperial, including from students currently studying at Imperial. Any student wishing to join the Department must apply through UCAS and take the ESAT as part of the standard admissions process.

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.

 

About the interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. These will be held online. Autumn term interviews are normally held at the end of November - beginning of December, Spring term they are normally held mid February. 

What can I expect at my interview? 

  • A 25-30 minute one-to-one interview  with one of our lecturers on Microsoft Teams.

Interview preparation

We aim for the interview to be more of a conversation. The main purpose of the interview is for us to see whether you are suitable for the course, as much as for you to decide if Imperial is the place for you. 

You will be asked questions to understand your thought process and to see how you solve problems. The interviewer will also ask you about your motivation for the course.

  • Be ready to explain why you want to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Electronic and Information Engineering
  • Think of examples of team work and how you have used your time effectively
  • Think about why Imperial College and why this course
  • You may be asked questions on your personal statement so be prepared.
  • If you are taking an Extended Project, be ready to talk about it

You are not expected to wear formal interview attire, such as a suit. Please wear clothing you feel comfortable in.

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.

ESAT

To be considered for this course, you will need to sit the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) as part of the application process.

If you are re-applying you will need to take the test again. Test scores are only valid for for the year of application.

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.

ESAT dates are: 

  • Test Sitting 1 (October):
     12-16 October 2026
  • Test Sitting 2 (January):
    4-8 January 2027

Find out more about the ESAT and how to register for the test.