BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The four-year programme includes foundation year laboratory work, group project assignments involving business case pitches, and practical training modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC / Required subjects: Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. IB: 29 / Required subjects: Mathematics analysis and approaches HL4/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL4; and additionally one of Chemistry, Computer Science, or Physics HL4/SL6. BTEC: DDD / Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B and BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 25%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Computer Laboratory
- Mathematics B
- Physics A
- Physics B
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Laboratory And Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,500 and £73,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
91% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.