University of Sunderland

BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course develops advanced skills in electronic and electrical engineering. You’ll gain practical experience using our state-of-the-art facilities, applying project-oriented and design-based learning techniques to solve real problems. The course also explores sustainable solutions to the technological challenges faced by modern society.

You’ll learn from academics with industry knowledge, who enhance teaching and support through design-based learning and assessment in pioneering engineering facilities. As part of your studies, you’re encouraged to apply for one year placement between your second and final year. Past students have secured paid placements with leading companies such as Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Delphi Powertrain Systems, and Sellafield Nuclear Power Station.

This course is available with an Integrated Foundation Year, an extra year of your degree. This route offers a supportive way of transitioning into university study. It may be suitable for you if you:

Key highlights

  • Integrated foundation year eases the transition into university study
  • Optional one-year placement between second and final year
  • Past students placed with Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline and Sellafield
  • Project-oriented, design-based learning to solve real engineering problems
  • Hands-on practice in state-of-the-art engineering facilities
  • Explores sustainable solutions to modern technological challenges

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
  • GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Electronic Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Design Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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