Program Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

Course Description

Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies. With the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering on your CV, you can join one of the UK’s most in-demand professions.

Study Options

• Full-time: 4 Years
• UK fee: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)
• UCAS points: 72 (September 2025 entry)
• UCAS code: H601
• Start date: September
• Location: Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

What You Will Study

• Foundation Year
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Optional Placement Year
• Year 3

Core Modules

• Foundation Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Preliminary Mathematics
• Scholarship for Technologists
• Technology Project
• Engineering Science

Foundation Electrical and Electronic Principles

This module aims to introduce knowledge and understanding of electrical principles, theory and circuits, and to develop practical skills in experimentation and measurements.

Careers

When you graduate, a wide range of employment opportunities will open up for you in electrical and electronic engineering. You could move into areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, the rail industry or music and entertainment.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 72
• A Level: DDD
• T Level: Pass
• BTEC: MMP
• GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International: £16,900 per year (2025/26)

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Included in your fees:
  • Free student membership of relevant professional accreditation body
  • Some essential educational software packages
  • Use of resources such as computer rooms, workshops and laboratories
  • Use of PPE kits in workshops as and when required
  • One industrial visit during induction week/first year
  • Talks from expert industry speakers
  • Small allowance for final year project
• Mandatory costs not included in your fees:
  • Additional Educational Software approx. £100
  • Computer Accessories approx. £50
  • Workshop material approx. £100
  • Additional Industry visits approx. £50
  • Additional expenses for final year project approx. £50
• Optional costs not included in your fees:
  • Lots of e-books are available for free through the University Library, however you may wish to purchase a hard copy of these at your own expense
  • Personal computer or tablet computer approx. £500

How to Apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

• UK students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University.
• International students: Apply through our online application portal or through one of our trusted local representatives.

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