Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Develop a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering, and set yourself up for success. This new four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught on campus by University lecturers and using University laboratories in practical sessions. You’ll take advantage of one-to-one mathematics support during term with our SUM: UP scheme.**Key ...Read more

Develop a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering, and set yourself up for success. This new four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught on campus by University lecturers and using University laboratories in practical sessions. You’ll take advantage of one-to-one mathematics support during term with our SUM: UP scheme.


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- Gain a solid base in mathematics, physics and the practical skills required for a degree in engineering.- Develop an innovative engineering or robotics project. Examples of previous projects include building an FM frequency bug, a small robot with on-board computer, and an electronic synthesiser.- Develop your skills as your degree continues with a variety of modules including analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors, electrical power systems and programming in the context of eco-focused embedded systems. We have a strong emphasis on both hardware design and software development.- Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.- Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing.- Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. - Immerse yourself in a degree accredited by the Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET) and meet the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). - Benefit from free IET membership while you are on the course.- Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop. - Advance with a course where our students are consistently recognised by industry as being both capable and well prepared for their careers. Our graduates regularly obtain placements and jobs at companies such as Allen & Heath, BAE Systems, Babcock Marine, GE Aviation, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls-Royce.- Take part in our final year student project open day, showcasing the excellence of the engineering skills development and the high levels of achievement of our undergraduates, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.- Immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory sessions and a final year project module.- Make use of our well-equipped undergraduate laboratory space, one of the largest undergraduate laboratories in the country.- There is a possibility of transfer to BEng after the first year and MEng after the second year, subject to you demonstrating satisfactory progress.- Progress towards becoming a Chartered Engineer with appropriate professional training and experience. - Experience being part of the University from the start, taught on campus by University lecturers and using University laboratories in practical sessions.- Take advantage of one-to-one mathematics support during term with our SUM:UP scheme.- Discuss with your lecturers which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
M
Mateusz
11 Mar 23

It provides a safe environment and many opportunities, each week there are different events which include different groups of people whom are very accepting. Lecturers are..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
01 Feb 15

hi am from a student from India whoz studying in Plymouth university on one semester abroad program(less than 6 months). am so glad have come here knowing all the people here they..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

32 - 48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H5,H5,H5,H5,H5 - H5,H5,H5,H6,H6 Grades / Points required

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

PP Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

PPP Grades / Points required

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

M,M Grades / Points required

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers.

To include minimum 2 A Levels.

Pass Access. Science/Engineering/Maths preferred

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Maths and English accepted within

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Popular A-level subjects

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
73%
Physics
69%
Chemistry
24%
Computing
15%
Electronics
14%
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M
Mateusz
11 Mar 23
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
It provides a safe environment and many opportunities, each week there are different events which include different groups of people whom are very accepting. Lecturers are...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
01 Feb 15
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
hi am from a student from India whoz studying in Plymouth university on one semester abroad program(less than 6 months). am so glad have come here knowing all the people here they...
Read more
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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