• Undergraduate

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

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Overview

Overview

Why study at the University of West London?
  • Ranked 30th university in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2025
  • Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2024**
  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
Why study this course?

Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, from communications to electrical power distribution and health care. If you want to maintain and develop new technologies for our ever-changing world, this course will prepare you to do so. 

Demand for engineers is high, and this course combines academic studies with practical applications of engineering design to give you the technical and personal skills you will need to succeed as a professional engineer.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) with Partial Chartered Engineering status (Partial CEng).

Foundation Year

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course. Please note that a £2000 Path to Success bursary is available to all UK foundation year students, which is non-repayable.

Select your desired study option, then pick a start date to see relevant course information:

Study options:
We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.
Without Foundation Year
Duration: 1 year

Start date:

If your desired start date is not available, try selecting a different study option.

Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year with us?

Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year with us?

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What our students say…

I felt I had a good support structure in terms of the lecturers' knowledge of industry and their desire to 'get amongst it'. The support I had from the UWL lecturers guided me every step of the way and ensured that I remained focused. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a career in electronic and electrical engineering.

Alex Gray
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Course detail & modules

Course detail & modules

On this electrical and electronic engineering degree, we will teach you how to produce practical and innovative solutions to a variety of engineering problems. 

From day one you will be developing electronic circuits, from prototype design through to fully assembled PCBs (printed circuit boards). 

The optional modules will give you the flexibility to focus on your chosen career path in fields such as: 

  • electrical or electronic engineering
  • power engineering
  • communication systems
  • analogue systems 
  • digital systems. 

The final year project will give you the opportunity to consider an engineering problem in-depth and apply your knowledge. This will give you valuable experience in applying both your technical and professional skills.

Practical laboratory sessions will help you put the taught theory into practice. You will have access to two large multipurpose electronics laboratories which provide specialist resources for electrical, electronics, communications and control and where you will be able to work with engineering-specific software such as OrCAD, AutoCAD, Inventor, MATLAB and LABVIEW.

We aim to create an environment where all students feel welcome. Our teaching staff are experts in their fields and they are dedicated to supporting your development in this exciting area of engineering. 

Foundation year

There are many reasons for joining a foundation year course; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have been living abroad or want to change direction with your career. Whatever your starting point, the foundation year offers a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge that you will need to get the most from your studies and thrive at University. Successful completion of the foundation year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

Compulsory modules

  • Study Skills for Success

    This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument, and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.

  • Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Essential Technology

  • Analytical Mathematics

    The module provides you with a strong mathematical grounding to prepare you to undertake further mathematics throughout the course.  The module will start by covering essential basis of numbers, the application of algebraic and trigonometric principles, application of differential calculus and complex numbers.  

  • Applied Engineering Project

    This module will give you the opportunity to apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to produce an artefact or design that addresses the requirements of a given case study.  This module will enable you to work independently on an applied project in sound engineering.

  • Personalised Learning

    The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, researching, referencing, plagiarism, legal research and time management.

Compulsory modules

  • Mathematics for Engineering 1

    This module will provide you with a mathematical background for the undergraduate study of engineering. It includes study of algebraic and trigonometric principles, including matrix algebra, essential principles and applications of differential calculus, the use of associated functions, and the application of mathematics to engineering applications of vectors.

  • Electrical Theory 1

  • Engineering Applications

  • Engineering Software 1

    On this module you will learn to critically assess engineering requirements and understand how to select computing methods to meet them. In addition, you will develop your ability to specify, develop and test software to given standards to meet a range of engineering needs.

  • Engineering Software 2

  • Engineering Science

Compulsory modules

Compulsory modules

You will study all the compulsory modules and optional modules will run subject to staff availability and viable student numbers opting to take the module.

Optional modules

  • Analogue Systems

    This module will give you a detailed insight into a variety of analogue signal processing techniques that are mostly implemented using operational amplifiers. You will investigate the operational amplifier's performance and characteristics, and use this knowledge to develop solutions for a variety of applications.

  • Embedded Digital Signal Processing

    This module will help you to gain a deep understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and their importance to modern signal processing systems. You will learn to create DSP simulations, develop DSP-specific software programming skills and gain experience with programmable embedded systems.

  • Control Theory and Practice

  • Communication Systems

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

  • A Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above (including Maths and/or Physics)
  • BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Looking for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering without Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

Looking for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
5.5 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Looking for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

Looking for BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
Fees & funding

Fees & funding

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  • Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
  • Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
  • If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
  • If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

Foundation year bursary

If you are a UK student joining a foundation year course with UWL, you will receive a £2000 Path to Success bursary to support your studies. This is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. You will receive £500 per year subject to your attendance, engagement and progression through your studies. 

To find out more, explore our Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries page.

Funding your studies
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Please note:

  • Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
  • Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
  • If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
  • If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships. 

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

 

Financial support for international students
Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Study & career progression

Study & career progression

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Popular jobs for electrical engineering degree graduates include:

  • electronic engineer
  • electrical engineer
  • software engineer
  • electronic design automation (EDA) engineer
  • biomedical engineer
  • research and development engineer.

Alternatively, you may choose to explore a related area of study. Please see our postgraduate courses.

How to apply

How to apply

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Disclaimer

*Modern universities - defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**The National Student Survey 2023 and 2024 - Average of answers to all questions by registered student population. Excludes specialist institutions.

Testimonials - our students or former students provided all of our testimonials - often a student from the course but sometimes another student. For example, the testimonial often comes from another UWL student when the course is new.

Optional modules - where optional modules are offered they will run subject to staff availability and viable student numbers opting to take the module.

Videos - all videos on our course pages were accurate at the time of filming. In some cases a new Course Leader has joined the University since the video was filmed.

Availability of placements - if you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route, this is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.