BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, and Programming. The programme includes a foundation year covering applied mathematics, physics, and electronic engineering, with an optional sandwich-year industrial placement.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A level: 32 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP. 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall – English and mathematics must be included. All Access courses: All Access courses: pass Access course (any subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for further advice. T level: Pass – Science/Technology pathways only.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Computing and AI
- Foundational Mathematics in STEM
- Physics, Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
- Global Scientific Challenges: Projects and Labs
- Stage 1 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Principles and Machines
- Embedded System Design and Build
- Engineering Mathematics
- Stage 2 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Power Electronics and Generation
- Communication Systems
- Real Time Systems Project
- Engineering Quality Management
- Introduction to Robotics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.