
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)
Why choose this course?
From transport and renewable energy to aerospace and robotics, our Electrical and Electronic degree will position you at the forefront of new and emerging technologies in the engineering field. Accredited by the Engineering Council, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that top employers demand in this industry.
You will:
Receive accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping to improve your employability prospects.
Use industry-standard software packages, allowing you to deve...
Why choose this course?<br/>From transport and renewable energy to aerospace and robotics, our Electrical and Electronic degree will position you at the forefront of new and emerging technologies in the engineering field. Accredited by the Engineering Council, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that top employers demand in this industry.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Receive accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping to improve your employability prospects.<br/>Use industry-standard software packages, allowing you to develop practical skills that are sought-after by industry leaders.<br/>Have access to a dedicated maths support centre should you need it.<br/>Benefit from strong links with local and national industry experts, providing you with opportunities to attend site visits and gain real-world insights.<br/>*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Student Voice, Assessment and Feedback, and Learning Resources (National Student Survey 2024) <br/><br/>*Our Engineering subject area is ranked Joint 3rd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) <br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>Includes a foundation year to prepare you for university-level study.<br/>The course focuses on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control. <br/>You will gain practical experience in our electronic design and testing labs, power electronics labs, programmable logic controllers (PLC) labs and computer-aided design (CAD) labs. <br/>You will explore the software packages of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MATLAB and Simulink, Multisim and Ultiboard.<br/>This course aims to develop your critical skills: you will build your analytical, computational, and design capabilities, as well as transferable skills to boost your employability prospects. <br/>The course will provide you with an understanding of social, environmental, and ethical implications impacting the industry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H603
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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