BEng Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year)
About this course
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year) is an undergraduate electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on engineering principles and practical applications. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Signal Processing, and Data Analysis. The course includes a foundation year covering mathematics and physics to A level standard, and holds accreditation from the IET. The foundation year features compulsory modules such as Mathematics 1, Physics 1, and Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 1. Year one introduces core concepts through Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Digital Electronics. Year two advances technical abilities via Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electronic Engineering Project, Circuit Design, and Control, Sensors and Instrumentation. Year three includes Communications, Systems and Digital Communications alongside an Individual Final Project. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Cloud and Distributed Computing, Renewable Power Generation, and Biomedical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB If you already have, or are currently studying A level Maths you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year. IB: 31 points. If you are studying Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Standard Level or Higher Level, please apply for one of our degree courses without a foundation year. BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
- Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics 2
- Skills for Engineering and the Physical Sciences 2
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Digital Electronics
- Analogue Electronics
- Electronic Engineering Project 1
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Electronic Engineering Project
- Circuit Design
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Software Design
- Data Analysis and Numerical Methods
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Electromagnetism
- Communications, Systems and Digital Communications
- Individual Final Project
- Cloud and Distributed Computing
- Renewable Power Generation
- Biomedical Engineering
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Product Design, Development and Commercialization
- Medical Physics
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Digital Engineering
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Tech
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York do next?
85% 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 a foundation year) at University of York?
87% 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 a foundation year) at University of York?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York 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.
How many students continue on BEng Electronic Engineering (with a foundation year) at University of York?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.