BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering including Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a four-year programme with a foundation year. Core topics include engineering design. The foundation year is intended for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements. Modules incorporate practical laboratory and workshop sessions alongside theoretical study.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level - Pass (D or E) Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 69%
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%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Engineering in Action: From Theory to Practice
- Design and Manufacture in Action
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
95% 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
88% 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.