University of Central Lancashire - Postgraduate Open Evening
4 Jun 2025, 16:00
Preston
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Course summary
Course Overview
Focus on the fundamental principles of electronic engineering and the programming skills necessary for modern embedded system design with our Foundation Entry Degree in Electronic Engineering.
Why study with us
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Access cutting-edge resources through our Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology (ADMT) facility.
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Experience state-of-the-art manufacturing hardware and software: CISCO industrial networks; manufacturing execution systems; and industrial robots.
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Specialise in your chosen area through module choices, including digital design, signal processing, real-time systems, neural networks and communications.
What you'll do
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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.
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Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
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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.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B267
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B267
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - P
P (D or E)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
University of Central Lancashire
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Phone:01772 892400
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