Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)
University of Central LancashireElectronic 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
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 5 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Preston
Avg. grad pay (5y): £30,000
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
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Electrical and electronic engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ