Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons)

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.

Electronic and electrical engineering is behind the technologies that have driven the global economy for decades and society needs electronic and electrical engineers of the future to be innovative and adventurous. Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course, it leads onto our accredited BEng(Hons). The duration of the foundation element is one year and if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree.

Our Common First Year (which is year two of the integrated foundation year course) lets you explore key areas of Electronic and Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, giving you the chance to “taste” different specialisms before you decide. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams and build a solid foundation aligned with industry needs, whichever path you choose next. This course provides you with the skills to convert theory into practice so that you could become an innovator of the future.

Electronic and electrical engineering doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in this crucial industry. The systems created by this vital industry keep society running and creative talent is needed to ensure these systems are maintained in an ethical and sustainable manner. You’ll be taught by academics who are also professional engineers, many of whom have years of industry and research experience.

We cover the generation, distribution, application and control of electrical energy.