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BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
1269
Typical offer
A-level CDD, UCAS 80

Entry requirements

80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Microelectronics, and Systems Design. The programme includes an Engineering Micro/Virtual Placement and a Final Year Honours Project. Students are assessed through competency-based coursework rather than traditional examinations.

Modules

  • Mechanical Engineering Application Toolkits
  • Automotive Engineering Practice
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Practice
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Electronic Circuits Design
  • Electrical Machinery and Drives
  • Embedded Control Systems Design
  • Electrical Power Systems Engineering
  • Leadership for Engineering Excellence
  • Sustainable Energy and Smart Grid
  • Final Year Honours Project
  • Engineering Micro/Virtual Placement