Bachelor in Beng Electronic And Electrical Engineering With Foundation Year

Tuition fees are 18,500 GBP per year, while the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 31, 2027.

Imagine designing the next generation of bionic limbs or collaborating on satellite systems with the European Space Agency—this programme is the gateway to such high-impact engineering careers. By starting with a dedicated foundation year, you will build a robust academic core in mathematics, physics, and electronics, specifically designed to bridge the gap between your current knowledge and the requirements of a rigorous BEng degree. The course moves beyond theory, immersing you in the university’s flagship STEAM and COAST laboratories from day one.

Practical Engineering Focus

The curriculum is defined by a "learn by doing" ethos. You’ll be challenged to solve real-world problems, such as building autonomous buggies using embedded programming and 3D design, or exploring the mechanics of medical imaging and robotic surgery. Because the foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree, you gain seamless, automatic progression to the full BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, ensuring you are fully prepared to tackle the complex technical and design challenges that define the modern engineering landscape.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.