BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BEng (Hons) in BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on engineering principles and technological applications. Core topics include Embedded Systems, Signal Processing. The course includes a foundation year to build fundamental knowledge before progressing to degree-level study. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introductory Engineering Mathematics, Introductory Electrical Principles, Introductory Digital Electronics and Introductory Analogue Electronics. The second year progresses to Engineering Principles 1, Engineering Principles 2, Engineering Applications and Engineering Environment. The third year builds advanced knowledge through Engineering Modelling and Analysis, Instrumentation and Control, Intermediate Digital Electronics and Communications and Intermediate Electrical Principles and Enabling Power Electronics. The final year includes advanced study in Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives, Engineering Electromagnetism, Digital Signal Processing and Power Systems and Smart Grids, alongside a Major Project.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant mathematics, engineering or science-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and preferably Science. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Health associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Engineering Principles 1
- Engineering Principles 2
- Engineering Applications
- Engineering Environment
- Introductory Engineering Mathematics
- Introductory Electrical Principles
- Introductory Digital Electronics
- Introductory Analogue Electronics
- Introductory Embedded Systems
- Engineering Modelling and Analysis
- Instrumentation and Control
- Intermediate Digital Electronics and Communications
- Intermediate Electrical Principles and Enabling Power Electronics
- Intermediate Embedded Systems
- Analogue Signal Processing and Communications
- Management and Enterprise in Engineering
- Major Project
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives
- Engineering Electromagnetism
- Digital Signal Processing
- Power Systems and Smart Grids
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Green Renewable Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 75 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.