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Electronic Engineering (With Foundation Year)

Course details
  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Luton Campus

Course summary

From consumer electronics and 5G communication to renewable energy systems and intelligent transport, electronic engineering has the power to shape our modern world. Our course provides you with a thorough understanding of all key electronic engineering areas and teaches you how to solve real-world problems. Thanks to a focus on hands-on experience and contemporary practices, you graduate with the confidence and skills needed to launch your career in this fast-growing field.

Foundation Year
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. You graduate with the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • Purpose-built STEM building with modern facilities and dedicated study spaces, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

  • New electronic engineering lab with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.

  • Access to 3D printers, solder stations, autoCAD software and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.

  • Industry-standard equipment and software in teaching, such as Multisim and MATLAB, prepares you for a future in the workplace right from the start.

Partnerships and Collaborations

  • We collaborate with local industries such as Jaltek Systems Limited and TeknTrash, offering you opportunities to get involved in skill-building and work-based projects.

Your Student Experience

  • Our highly qualified academic team have close links to the industry and their teaching reflects the latest developments in the field.

  • Showcase your work projects to industry professionals and get involved in exciting research studies.

  • Benefit from the support of our dedicated academic success tutors.

  • Take part in external trips to leaders in the field Bletchley Park, Oxford University Labs and Jaltek

  • Gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues within the industry from equality and diversity to the commercial contexts of electronic engineering.

  • Our hands-on approach gives you the practical skills and technical know-how needed for a range of future careers.

Modules

Areas of study include:

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Foundations of Electronic Systems and Computer Networks
  • Fundamentals of Computer Studies
  • Introduction to Software Development
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing
  • Digital Communications & Software Engineering
  • Dsp and Embedded Systems Development
  • Control, Energy and Wsn
  • Research Methodologies and Emerging Technologies
  • Social and Professional Project Management
  • Undergraduate Project

Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
H6FY
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus Code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

32 - 48 points

A level

C - B

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points

Access to HE Diploma

Successfully completed Access Diploma course

Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

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