Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year
Electrical and electronic engineering is the discipline that designs and develops the systems that generate, distribute, and use electrical power and the electronic devices that process and communicate information. From the national electricity grid and renewable energy installations to the microprocessors inside every smartphone, the communication networks that connect the world, and the sensors and actuators in autonomous vehicles and medical devices, electrical and electronic engineers are responsible for the physical infrastructure that makes the digital age possible. It is a field that requires both deep theoretical understanding and practical design and problem-solving capability.
At Birmingham City University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year that builds the mathematics and physical science foundations needed to succeed in the main degree content, making the programme accessible to students who are highly motivated but may not have the standard prerequisites for direct entry. The programme is industry-focused and regularly reimagined to ensure alignment with current engineering practice, and you will develop skills in circuit design, electronics, signals and systems, power engineering, control, embedded systems, and the software tools that modern electrical and electronic engineers use. Birmingham's strong connections to the manufacturing, technology, and automotive industries in the Midlands provide a real-world context for your studies.
With a typical entry tariff of 120 UCAS points, this programme offers a well-supported route into engineering for students committed to the field. Graduates pursue careers in electronics design, power systems engineering, communications and telecommunications, automotive electronics, medical devices, defence, aerospace, renewable energy, and automation. Professional development toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through the Institution of Engineering and Technology is the well-established career progression pathway.
Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in electrical engineering, power systems, or embedded systems.