Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Gain a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering with a foundation year. Through lectures and lab based practicals youll build confidence in applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering, ready to take on the full degree.

Hands-on learning
From the very start of your studies, youll gain practical experience using cutting-edge labs, workshops and tools, ensuring youre well-prepared for industry challenges.

Strong industry connections
Build valuable professional relationships through live consultancy ...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

H613

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

32

To include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access - In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Maths and English accepted within

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

PPP

In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths

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

32 Points to include H5 in a relevant subject. Maths and English at O1-O4 or H1-H7 is GCSE equivalent

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

MP

In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths

AS

Considered in combination

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.

Extended Project

Considered in combination

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

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

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

M

In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

A level

32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.

T Level

P

Pass from a Science/Technology pathway . Must have GCSE Maths 4/C

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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