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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

From transport to communications to commerce, electronics is revolutionising every industry, changing the way we live, work and play. As we enter the fourth industrial revolution and shape our lives around connected technology, find your place in this exciting field with our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree.

Electronics is all about the components and software that comprise of electronic systems. Electrical engineering deals with the generation, distribution and use of electricity for everything from cars to cities. This degree combines our expertise in both disciplines.

Our new home for engineering
In Autumn 2022, we open our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for engineering. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration.

Our Electric and Electronic Engineering degree is taught by internationally-recognised engineers and researchers, who will shape you for an exciting career in electronic design and consultancy. Across three years - or four if you add an industrial placement - you'll learn about subjects like green power generation and intelligent automobiles. Learn from researchers who will share their passion for their areas of expertise. This includes machines and drives, sustainable energy and machine learning.

This course is not open to international students.

Modules

Foundation Year:

  • Foundation Mathematics 1 and 2
  • Foundation Physics A and B
  • Foundation IT and Study Skills
  • Foundation Physics Laboratory

Year One:

  • Analogue Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Project and Risk Management
  • Introduction to Computer and Network Systems
  • Electromagnetism and Electrical Group Design 1

Year Two:

  • Control Engineering and Group Design 2
  • Machines and Drives
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Computing Laboratory
  • Digital Electronics 2

Year Three:

  • Powertrain, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
  • Industrial Management and Project Preparation
  • Final Year Project
  • Control and Power Systems
  • Embedded Systems
  • Automation and Robotics

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a combination of formats. These include:

  • Exams
  • Coursework
  • Essays
  • Tests
  • Discussions
  • Presentations
  • Dissertation

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H659
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H659
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E

72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects

A level

64 UCAS Tariff points with Maths and Physics at Grade E

72 UCAS Tariff points from any combination of A-Levels

One full A-level equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

MPP from an Engineering or Science subject

MMP from any other BTEC

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff points from QAA-approved course in Engineering or Science subject

72 UCAS Tariff points QAA-approved course in any other subjects

Scottish Higher

Two at Higher Level.

64 UCAS Tariff points with Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade D or Advanced Higher Level at grade E

72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

Including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths and Physics

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Two at Higher Level.

64 UCAS Tariff points with Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade D or Advanced Higher Level at grade E

72 UCAS Tariff points from any other subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components.

Historical entry grades data

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