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Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems with Foundation Year

Course details
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 to 5 years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Do you want to play a key role in the progression of society and shape the world of tomorrow?

That is the opportunity facing electronics and computing specialists. Everyday systems such as broadband, hospital equipment and transportation networks benefit from developments in the electronics and computing field. With a degree in Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems, you’ll be set up for a rewarding career designing products that shape society in a range of varied sectors.

Transferable skills and employability are at the heart of our courses. You’ll explore topics including software and hardware, and investigate how they are designed for embedded systems, computer system architectures, and networks. Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping you achieve Incorporated Engineer status and starting your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer. A flexible course structure and extensive practical experience will ensure you graduate as an innovator of the future.

Why choose Huddersfield for this course?

This subject area ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources in the 2025 National Student Survey.

Our Common First Year helps you explore Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering before specialising in the field that suits you.

Simulate a real-world engineering environment and boost your employability through our unique EnABLE initiative.

Modules

Course Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:
• Communication and Research
• Foundation Mathematics
• Engineering Investigative Studies
• Foundations of Engineering.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/electronic-engineering-and-computer-systems-with-foundation-year-beng-hons

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N016
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CC

T Level
Pass (D or E)

on core.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 45

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition, you must have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C, or above in the previous grading scheme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please see the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements. https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

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

This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2027/28.

International students fees are still to be confirmed and they are currently based on 26/27 fees, these will be updated as soon as possible.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website.

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries - Undergraduate

Please see our website for further information.

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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