Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BEng Hons in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year. Core topics include Systems Design, Computer Architecture, and Project Management. This four-year programme begins with a foundation year covering essential principles before advancing to specialist topics. A final-year Independent Project is included.
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 66%
- Gained a higher qualification: 11%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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: 80%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 5%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Digital Technologies
- Electronics Principles and Concepts
- Introduction to Digital Electronics
- Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
- Applied Analytics
- Skills for Academic Success
- Introduction to Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Group Project for CertHE
- Computer Systems Fundamentals
- Micros Peripherals and Interfaces
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Mathematics
- Signals and Systems
- Embedded C
- Study Skills for Electronics
- Workshop Skills for Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics I
- Transducers and Signal Conditioning
- Group Project
- Distributed Intelligence Systems
- Engineering and Project Management
- Independent Project
- Applied Programmable Logic Controllers
- Electronics II
- Electronic Systems Design
- Power Electronics and Drives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
66% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.