BEng Electronic Engineering with foundation year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, spanning 4 years. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Project Management. The curriculum incorporates dedicated laboratory work, group project assignments involving experimental design, and individual practical reporting.
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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 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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 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 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 Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
92% 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 with foundation year at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.