Course overview
Begin with a Foundation Year and progress to a full honours degree.
Build mathematical, electrical, electronic, embedded-systems and professional engineering skills from Foundation Year to a major project.
Course overview
The Foundation Year establishes engineering, electronics and mathematics fundamentals before students progress into electrical principles, analogue and digital electronics, embedded systems, modelling, instrumentation, communications, power electronics and management. Final study includes a major project and specialist options such as renewable energy and smart grids.
Foundation route
The four-year route begins at Level 3. Successful completion of the Foundation Year supports progression into the three honours-degree stages at Levels 4, 5 and 6.
Study locations
Full-time campus delivery is published in London at Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley. Locations and start dates are subject to availability.
Curriculum
Explore the published curriculum across Foundation Year and Levels 4–6.
01Foundation Year
Level 3
Foundation Year
Level 3
- Foundation Principles 0 (optional)
- Foundation Principles 1
- Foundation Principles 2
- Engineering Study Skills
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering Environment
02Year One
Level 4
Year One
Level 4
- Introductory Engineering Mathematics
- Introductory Electrical Principles
- Introductory Analogue Electronics
- Introductory Embedded Systems
03Year Two
Level 5
Year Two
Level 5
- Engineering Modelling and Analysis
- Instrumentation and Control
- Intermediate Digital Electronics and Communications
- Intermediate Electrical Principles and Enabling Power Electronics
- Intermediate Embedded Systems
- Analogue Signal Processing and Communications
04Year Three
Level 6
Year Three
Level 6
- Management and Enterprise in Engineering
- Major Project
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives
- Engineering Electromagnetism
- Digital Signal Processing (optional)
- Power Systems and Smart Grids (optional)
- Advanced Embedded Systems (optional)
- Green Renewable Energy (optional)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment varies by module and may include written work, examinations, projects, assignments, group work and presentations.
Practical elements are included where appropriate to the subject. Optional modules are subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and admissions requirements
- A minimum of two GCE A2-level passes, or an accepted equivalent, including Mathematics and Science.
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or accepted equivalents, including Mathematics, Science and English Language.
- An admissions interview and/or portfolio may be requested.
- International or European Baccalaureate and other recognised international qualifications are considered; relevant BTEC Engineering qualifications with Level 3 Mathematics and Science may also be considered.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or an accepted Secure English Language Test equivalent is required where English is not the applicant's first language.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and any additional evidence requested during admissions.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The individual course page describes this as the price per academic year.
Foundation-year fees can vary by subject classification. Confirm the fee for the selected course and intake before enrolment.
Locations, start dates and optional modules are subject to availability.
Funding your study
Eligible home students may apply to Student Finance England for tuition-fee and maintenance support, subject to personal eligibility.
Additional bursary and hardship support may be available subject to published criteria.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Apply mathematics and engineering principles to electrical and electronic systems.
Develop practical capability in electronics, control, communications, embedded systems and power engineering.
Complete a major engineering project and build professional management skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Advanced manufacturing
- Product design
- Biomedical engineering
- Artificial intelligence
- Telecommunications
- Internet engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Wireless and optical communications
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Who awards the degree?
The published awarding university is University of Greater Manchester.
Where can I study?
The course is published at five London campuses: Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley.
When can I start?
The currently published starts are September 2026, January 2027, May 2027.
How long is the course?
The course is four years full-time, including the integrated Foundation Year.