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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
PhysicsD
ChemistryC
BiologyD
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H255

Here's what University of East London says about its Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) course.

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme offers a specialised undergraduate education. It teaches tools and techniques to solve electrical and digital electronics challenges. You will learn how to develop new digital products for global issues in the changing tech economy. This includes remote-controlled smart systems, automation, and robotics powered by green energy. This programme covers the essential principles and applications of electrical and electronic engineering.

Interdisciplinary approach: Our approach integrates principles from electrics, electronics, control, power, automation, and robotics. This allows you to design, manufacture, and test smart and cognitive systems. These systems can interact with objects, detect their position and orientation, and perform tasks using sensor-derived information. Engineering Processes and Product Design: Gain a good knowledge of engineering processes and product design, blending analogue and digital electronics. Future-Focused Education: The course addresses the future of energy, with a focus on electrification, green energy, digitisation, automation/robotics, and electronics. We prepare you to contribute to cutting-edge technological advancements in your electrical engineering career.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community

Source: University of East London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE)

Location

Docklands Campus | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Electrical and electronic engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£15,560 per year

The modules you will study

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Maths for Engineering and Science, Media and Communication Skills, Engineering and Construction in Practice, Year 1: Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1, Computer Systems and Networks, Engineering Principles, Applied Mathematics & Computing, AC Circuits and Electronic Principles, Electrical Materials & Fields, Year 2: Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2, Applied Electronics, Dynamics and Control, Advanced Mathematics and Modelling, Digital Communications & Telecommunication Networks, Introduction of Renewable Energy Systems, Industry Placement (Optional), Year 3: Capstone Project, Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3, Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Machines and Power Systems, Microcontrollers for industrial applications.

How you will be assessed

Assessment will consist a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework can include presentations, software demonstrations, research-based assignments and practical exercises involving real life engineering problems.

All assessments are designed to ensure that our engineering course equips you with all of the skills required to get into the engineering sector giving you a major competitive edge. Apart from the coursework and exams, you will be assessed by using technology and other diverse modes. Your learning journey will be further supported by using technology enhanced learning as you will also participate in learning latest industry-standard software.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

University of East London student reviews

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Based on 108 reviews from University of East London's students and alumni
5 star
46%
4 star
36%
3 star
12%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
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Admin related support services are highly appreciated. They had solved each and every queries with no time and being very helpful.

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Varied range of facilities are available which makes student life more comforting and easy.

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The module leaders are really helpful and kind and highly experienced offcourse.

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The student union has been fantastic, with numerous societies to enrich the university experience and a variety of events always planned throughout the year

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I’m very satisfied with Uni Life. The university makes you feel at home and welcome, providing all the support you need as a student. Overall, my experience with Uni Life has been excellent

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University life

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of East London students who took the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

75%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

77%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

high

How well organised is your course?

79%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

83%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

82%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Engineering
Mode of study
Full-time82%Part-time18%
Gender ratio
Female16%Male84%
Where students come from
International31%UK69%
Student performance
2:1 or above86%
Number of students650
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East London graduates across each of those subject areas.

Engineering and technology
Engineering

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

77%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

31%

Engineering professionals

10%

Architecture and construction professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

9%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

61%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

77%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

32%

Engineering professionals

10%

Architecture and construction professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

9%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£26.3k

First year after graduation

£31.8k

Third year after graduation

£36.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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