BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, studied over four years including a foundation year. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, and Control Systems. Content is aligned with the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC standard, and future accreditation will be sought from the IET. The programme concludes with an individual final-year project involving independent investigation under supervisor guidance.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 48 -112 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 25%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Foundation Year Project (CSE)
- Essential Mathematics
- Essential Computer & Data Science
- Essential Physics
- Essential Planet Earth - A Systems Approach
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Professional Perspectives
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Circuit Design (including Digital Logic)
- Sustainable Project Planning and Management
- Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Digital Circuits
- Microelectronics and Nanophotonics
- Analogue Circuit Design and Communications
- Electronics Team Project
- Mathematical Methods and Linear Systems
- Research Methods
- Electromagnetics
- Individual Project
- Control Systems
- Quality Management
- Signal Processing and Transducers
- Microwave Engineering
- Summer Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.