Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 4 years. 87% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

87.46%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Course Overview

Focus on the fundamental principles of electronic engineering and the programming skills necessary for modern embedded system design with our Foundation Year Degree in Electronic Engineering.

Why study with us

- Access cutting-edge resources through our Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology (ADMT) facility.

- Experience state-of-the-art manufacturing hardware and software: CISCO industrial networks; manufacturing execution systems; and industrial robots.

- Specialise in your chosen area through module choices, including digital design, signal processing, real-time systems, neural networks and communications.

What you'll do

- Learn from our senior academic teaching staff. They’re Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Chartered Engineers (CEng) with real-world industrial experience.

- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

- Secure paid, real-world industrial experience working on ERDF funded commercial projects and through summer undergraduate internships.

Future Careers

Electronic Engineering graduates are in greater demand than ever and career options include working in high-value manufacturing in the aerospace industry, in the Ministry of Defence or in research or development.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Preston

Avg. grad pay (5y): £30,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Preston

Avg. grad pay (5y): £30,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000