Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

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

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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