BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, also available with a foundation year for students without the required qualifications for direct entry. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Computer Architecture, and Control Systems. The programme is IET-accredited and includes a common first year, allowing students to explore all areas of engineering before specialising. A final-year project enables an in-depth investigation of a specific engineering topic.
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Entry requirements
CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 27%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Final Year Project
- Digital Signal Processing Applications
- Parallel Computer Architecture Clusters and Grids
- Digital System Integration
- Control Systems
- Analogue System Integration
- Communication and Research
- Engineering Investigative Studies
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Enterprise: Electronic Product Design and Manufacture
- Signal Analysis and Control
- Embedded Systems
- Electronics 2
- Electrical Principles 2
- Communications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
86% 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 and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.