University of Kent

BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

This is a four-year programme that offers a foundation in electronics and computing, offered at the University of Kent, two key growth areas for the technology industry, both making spectacular advances and impacting modern life beyond recognition. Studying all things electrical, electronic, and computer engineering at Kent will allow students to be part of this revolution and to gain the knowledge and skills to make their own mark in this exciting field.

The combination of electronic engineering skills with advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software engineering prepares students to create the systems of the future. This BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent teaches many exciting topics, including robotics/mechatronics, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence, as well as providing students with skills employers look for, such as creativity, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 72 points.

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

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: International students are required to score 24 points.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

  • IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Careers for graduates of BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent can lead to opportunities such as:

  • Computer Systems Analyst

  • Network Engineer

  • Robotics Engineer

  • Controls Engineer

  • Automation Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is £23,500 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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