Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

Electrical and electronic engineering is at the heart of the technological transformation reshaping how we live, work, communicate, and travel. From the smart devices in our homes to the power systems that supply them, from renewable energy infrastructure to the communications networks that connect the world, electrical and electronic engineers design and build the systems that make modern life possible. The discipline encompasses electrical power engineering, analogue and digital electronics, signal processing, control systems, telecommunications, and embedded computing.

This four-year, full-time programme at the University of Salford includes a foundation year that builds the scientific and mathematical foundations you need before entering the main degree content, making the programme accessible to students who need additional preparation alongside those coming with strong A-level backgrounds. The course also includes a placement year, giving you direct professional experience in an engineering environment before you graduate. You will study the core areas of electrical and electronic engineering, developing both theoretical understanding and practical skills in laboratories and project work, and engaging with the technologies that are driving the fourth industrial revolution.

Electrical and electronic engineers are in strong demand across the energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, transport, defence, and consumer electronics sectors. Roles in power engineering, embedded systems, signal processing, communications engineering, and electronics design are common starting points, with many graduates moving into project management and technical leadership as their careers develop. The foundation year makes the programme accessible to a wider range of students, and the placement year strengthens professional readiness.

Further study at postgraduate level in electrical engineering, power systems, or communications engineering is an option for those who wish to develop specialist expertise. Professional registration with the Engineering Council toward chartered engineer status is a natural goal for committed engineering professionals.