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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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5Jul
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Become a professional electrical and electronic engineer from day one.
  • Gain knowledge and specialised skills in state-of-the-art labs and workshops.
  • Apply your skills by completing industry-linked projects and placements.
  • Explore diverse disciplines – mechanical, automotive, aerospace, civil engineering.
  • Design and manage electrical systems for a sustainable future.
From smartphones and buildings to electric cars and renewable energy, the world we live in today is profoundly dependent on the talents of electronic and electrical engineers. Creating, designing and managing the systems that keep things running is vital in our society – from the generation of heat, light and power to the ease and speed of communication that we’ve come to expect. This foundation year course is for those who don't meet the entry requirements for our BEng Hon Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, or would like extra preparation before starting degree-level study. How you learn At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. This course is designed for you to gain experience as a professional engineer from day one, developing technical and professional skills from the very start. You’ll engage in a variety of learning activities as you progress through the course.The balance of these activities changes at each level of study to encourage you to become increasingly independent learners, developing the ability to take the initiative, plan, organise and complete programmes of work – as an individual, a leader and a member of a team. Key Topics You will begin the course will focusing on the theoretical and practical fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering. You will then move into developing skills in analysis, design and verification of circuits before taking these skills and applying them at a system level. Applied learning Live Projects Throughout all years of the course, you’ll have the chance to work on live projects, using the tools and skills relevant to the industry today. You’ll be treated as a professional from the moment you join us, and these projects will help you to harness the skills you learn with us in the real world. As part of this course, you’ll have the chance to run a project on data acquisition and analysis in collaboration with Netflix, where you’ll learn how to optimise data to improve the performance of systems and products. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved with SHU Racing, initiated and led by Sheffield Hallam students. SHU Racing caters to a broad audience, reflecting our commitment to professional diversification. Each year the team strives to optimise and develop a Formula Student competition car – through smart innovation, professionally engineered development and lean manufacturing strategies. Work Placements You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. We’ll be on hand to support you in applying for and finding suitable placement opportunities. We’re in regular contact with local and national companies – and we can help you with interview techniques and preparing your CV. Previous graduates have spent their placement years at companies including Siemens, BMW, General Electric, Network Rail, Caterpillar, Cetix, British Gas, Servelec Group, Abaco Systems, ARM, British Airways Engineering and Heraeus Electro-Nite (UK).

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory Modules Engineering And Mathematics In Practice | Coursework (100%) Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 1 | Coursework (100%) Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 2 | Coursework (100%) Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing | Practical (100%) Year 2 Compulsory Modules Electrical Engineering Principles | Coursework (100%) Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital Electronics | Coursework (50%) , Exam (50%) Maths And Computational Methods | Coursework (100%) Professional Engineering Practice | Coursework (100%) Year 3 Compulsory modules Analogue And Digital Electronic Design | Coursework (100%) Communication Systems And Computer Networks | Coursework( 100%) Electrical Power, Machines, Control And Instrumentation | Coursework (50%) , Exam (50%) Industrial Group Embedded System Project | Coursework (70%) , Practical (30%) Year 4 Optional Modules Placement Year Final Year Compulsory Modules Electrical, Electronic & Sustainable Energy Systems | Coursework (50%) , Exam (50%) Project: Implementation | Coursework (100%) Project: Management And Scoping | Coursework (100%) Elective modules Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things | Coursework (100%) Power Electronics & Control Systems | Coursework (50%) , Exam (50%)

Assessment method

Coursework | Practical | Exams

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We may also accept you, if you have no formal qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.

Other

Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year). These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year).

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS