University of Salford

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Electronics is changing the way we live, work and play. Start your journey in this exciting field with our Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year degree.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year builds a pathway into electrical and electronic engineering
  • Suits those with industry experience seeking a recognised academic qualification

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any combination of A-Levels One full A-level equivalent.
  • UCAS tariff points: 72 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any combination of A-Levels One full A-level equivalent.
  • BTEC: MPP — to include from an Engineering or Science subject; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include including Grade 4

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Electronic Design Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Test Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Admission

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