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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Become a professional electrical and electronic engineer from day one.

  • Gain knowledge and specialised skills in state-of-the-art labs and workshops.

  • Apply your skills by completing industry-linked projects and placements.

  • Explore diverse disciplines – mechanical, automotive, aerospace, civil engineering.

  • Design and manage electrical systems for a sustainable future.

From smartphones and buildings to electric cars and renewable energy, the world we live in today is profoundly dependent on the talents of electronic and electrical engineers. Creating, designing and managing the systems that keep things running is vital in our society – from the generation of heat, light and power to the ease and speed of communication that we’ve come to expect.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S21

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 72

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: DDD at A Level, MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma, Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core, or a combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies.

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 15

An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at grade C or 4
GCSE Maths at grade C or 4

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

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.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

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