Electrical and Electronic Engineering with foundation year

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

Electrical engineers shape 21st-century technology, innovating in EVs, energy systems, automation, embedded systems, signal processing and machine learning.

Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. The degree with foundation year is only available for the BEng option.

Foundation year
This foundation year aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in mathematics, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

Degree
Ideal for aspiring engineers who are seeking industry-relevant skills in areas such as power systems, embedded design and AI. Gain hands-on experience, industry placements and a pathway to MEng, preparing you for high-demand careers with global leaders.

Key features

• Core topics: learn about analogue and digital electronics, control systems, power generation and machine learning.

• Industry-focused learning: take part in real-world projects, placements and partnerships with companies like Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover, which may help you gain experience and develop transferrable skills.

• Career-ready skills: programme offering research opportunities, entrepreneurship training and UKESF support to boost employability.

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study

• Provides a grounding in key areas of engineering and mathematics.

Degree
Industry-aligned skills development
Gain hands-on experience in PCB design, soldering and embedded systems through purpose-built labs and workshops, with coursework incorporating real-world projects from companies like Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover.
Placement opportunities
Take the opportunity to go on industry placements to help you gain experience to strengthen your graduate CV. Our careers and experience team can help you improve your CV, assist in finding a placement and offer additional interview preparation.
Flexible progression to MEng while paying undergraduate fees
Progress from BEng to MEng with integrated studies in power systems, machine learning and control engineering (subject to meeting progression requirements) while paying undergraduate fees.
Research and innovation exposure
Develop research skills through projects and simulations, with pathways to PhD study or research and development (R&D) roles in sectors such as automotive and aerospace.
Extra-curricular boosters
Enhance employability through UKESF scholarships, robotics competitions, global field trips, or entrepreneurship modules – all optional but supported by the University.

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