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.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
The foundation year seeks to provide opportunities to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Foundation year modules include:
Fundamental Pure Mathematics
Fundamental Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Fundamentals
Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
Year One Modules:
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
Engineering Design
Analogue and Digital Devices
Electronic Systems in Action
Introduction to Programming
Year Two
Year two builds on Year one learning and introduces new curriculum material. You will be introduced to the signal and systems module, which will prepare you for more advanced signal processing technique on the following year. More advanced electronics and system design topics will be covered in the electronic modules. This will include electronic system design, manufacturing, and testing. Electrical engineering and Analogue Control module will deal with classical engineering and control theory problems.
Modules
Analogue and Digital Systems
Signals and System Analysis
Embedded System Design & Development
Manufacture of Electronic Systems
Electrical Engineering
Analogue control and Instrumentation
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Final Year
This year aims to bring you to a level of professional capability equivalent to that of a graduate electrical and electronic engineer. As part of your Year three studies, you will undertake an individual project, which will entail undertaking research and design studies with the guidance of a supervisor to provide a set of engineering solutions. Other study subjects are as shown below and include an optional subject choice thus giving the opportunity to tailor your level three studies.
Modules
Digital Signal Processing and Applications
Power Electronics and Renewable energy
Individual Project Preparation
Individual Project Realisation
Digital Control and Instrumentation
High Frequency Electronics
Power Systems
Additional Year
Following on from successful completion of the BEng (Hons) study you can opt to proceed to the MEng Electronics and Communication degree. In this additional year, more advanced topics related to electronics and communication engineering will be investigated which is beyond the scope of undergraduate study.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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