University of East London

BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

University of East London

Course overview

The BEng  Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of East London is a 4-year programme that offers a specialised undergraduate education. It teaches tools and techniques to solve electrical and digital electronics challenges. Students will learn how to develop new digital products for global issues in the changing tech economy; this includes remote-controlled smart systems, automation, and robotics powered by green energy. This programme covers the essential principles and applications of electrical and electronic engineering. The foundation year is more than just an extra year, it is a pathway to success. It helps students adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of a chosen degree.

An interdisciplinary approach of this BEng  Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year in the University of East London integrates principles from electronics, control, power, automation, and robotics. This allows students to design, manufacture, and test smart and cognitive systems. These systems can interact with objects, detect their position and orientation, and perform tasks using sensor-derived information. Engineering processes and product design: gain a good knowledge of blending analogue and digital electronics, addressing the future of energy, focusing on electrification, green energy, digitisation, automation/robotics, and electronics.  We prepare you to contribute to cutting-edge technological advancements in your electrical engineering career.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff:  International students are required to score 64 points

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score a 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Career opportunities

A BEng  Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year from the University of East London opens doors to roles such as:

  • Broadcast Engineer

  • Telecommunications Engineering

  • Systems Engineering

  • Technical Writer

  • Project Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a BEng  Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of East London is £16,020 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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