Electronic Engineering (With Foundation Year)
University of Bedfordshire
UCAS Code: H6FY | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of Bedfordshire
UCAS Code: H6FY | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Successfully completed Access Diploma course
32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points
UCAS Tariff
About this course
From consumer electronics and 5G communication to renewable energy systems and intelligent transport, electronic engineering has the power to shape our modern world. Our course provides you with a thorough understanding of all key electronic engineering areas and teaches you how to solve real-world problems. Thanks to a focus on hands-on experience and contemporary practices, you graduate with the confidence and skills needed to launch your career in this fast-growing field.
**Foundation Year**
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.
**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**
- This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. You graduate with the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**
- Purpose-built STEM building with modern facilities and dedicated study spaces, providing you with a vibrant and supportive learning environment.
- New electronic engineering lab with state-of-the-art equipment supplied by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.
- Access to 3D printers, solder stations, autoCAD software and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.
- Industry-standard equipment and software in teaching, such as Multisim and MATLAB, prepares you for a future in the workplace right from the start.
**Partnerships and Collaborations**
- We collaborate with local industries such as Jaltek Systems Limited and TeknTrash, offering you opportunities to get involved in skill-building and work-based projects.
**Your Student Experience**
- Our highly qualified academic team have close links to the industry and their teaching reflects the latest developments in the field.
- Showcase your work projects to industry professionals and get involved in exciting research studies.
- Benefit from the support of our dedicated academic success tutors.
- Take part in external trips to leaders in the field Bletchley Park, Oxford University Labs and Jaltek
- Gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues within the industry from equality and diversity to the commercial contexts of electronic engineering.
- Our hands-on approach gives you the practical skills and technical know-how needed for a range of future careers.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Foundations of Electronic Systems and Computer Networks
- Fundamentals of Computer Studies
- Introduction to Software Development
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing
- Digital Communications & Software Engineering
- Dsp and Embedded Systems Development
- Control, Energy and Wsn
- Research Methodologies and Emerging Technologies
- Social and Professional Project Management
- Undergraduate Project
Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.
The Uni
Luton Campus
School of Computer Science and Technology
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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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