Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

Electronic and electrical engineering is the discipline responsible for the power systems that energise modern life, the communications networks that connect it, and the electronic devices and sensors embedded in everything from consumer technology to medical equipment and industrial control systems. The field is central to virtually every aspect of the digital and electrified economy, and engineers who understand its principles are in consistent and growing demand across a wide range of industries.

At Sunderland, this four-year full-time programme includes an integrated foundation year, designed for students who are returning to study, who need additional academic preparation, or who want a smooth and supported start to degree-level engineering study. The foundation year provides a structured introduction to the mathematical and scientific foundations of the main degree, which then covers electrical circuit theory, power electronics, signal processing, control systems, and digital and analogue electronics. The programme also incorporates a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional and international experience.

The typical entry tariff is 72 points.

Graduates of electronic and electrical engineering programmes work in power generation and distribution, telecommunications, automotive and aerospace engineering, consumer electronics, defence, healthcare technology, and engineering consultancy. The foundational nature of the discipline means that graduates are employable across virtually every technology-intensive sector. Many pursue professional engineering accreditation and work towards Chartered Engineer status, while others go on to postgraduate study in power systems, communications engineering, or embedded systems to develop specialist technical expertise.