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, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year to build mathematical and scientific knowledge before progressing to the full degree. Students complete an individual final-year project and can include an industry placement as part of their studies.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any combination of A-Levels One full A-level equivalent. BTEC: MPP from an Engineering or Science subject. MMP from any other BTEC T level: Overall grade P (D or E). Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from QAA-approved course in Engineering or Science subject 72 UCAS Tariff points QAA-approved course in any other subjects. Scottish Highers: Two at Higher Level. 64 UCAS Tariff points with Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade D or Advanced Higher Level at grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects Irish Leaving Certificate: Two at Higher Level. 64 UCAS Tariff points with Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade D or Advanced Higher Level at grade E. 72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects. IB: 26 Points including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths and Physics.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
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: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Mathematics 1 and 2
- Foundation Physics A and B
- Foundation IT and Study Skills
- Foundation Physics Laboratory
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Project and Risk Management
- Introduction to Computer and Network Systems
- Electromagnetism and Electrical Group Design 1
- Control Engineering and Group Design 2
- Machines and Drives
- Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Signal Processing
- Computing Laboratory
- Digital Electronics 2
- Powertrain, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- Industrial Management and Project Preparation
- Final Year Project
- Control and Power Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Automation and Robotics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £5,500 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 Salford do next?
80% 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 Salford?
92% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.