BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, combining power, electronics, digital and analogue systems, computing, and mathematics. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Programming, and Mathematical Modelling. Embedded project weeks and a final-year individual Engineering Project are part of the programme. Students work towards chartered engineer status, with Cadence software available for integrated circuit design in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 80 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Mechanics
- Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- Engineering Experimentation
- Foundation Group Project
- Professional Skills for Engineers
- Mathematics for Electrical Engineers
- Programming for Engineers
- Applied Electronics
- Principles of Electrical Engineering
- Project Management for Engineers
- Electrical Machines and Power Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Signals and Systems
- Analogue Electronic Systems
- Digital System Design
- Engineering in Society
- Power Electronics and Energy Systems
- Control Systems Design
- Engineering Project
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
- Communications
- Introduction to CMOS IC Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. The £37,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
100% 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 UWE Bristol?
80% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.