
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
Get ahead in an electronics career with this professionally accredited programme, combining practical challenges, excellent facilities and teaching from industry specialists and academic researchers.
With a strong focus on electronic design, this modern course allows you to progress in your electronic engineering career.
The electrical engineering industry has a wide-ranging impact on sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. Pursuing a career in mechanical engineering allows individuals to be at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing the systems and machines that shape our world.
With a focus on practical training and skills development, Solent will prepare you to be a readily employable graduate across a range of diverse technical roles.
You'll develop your abilities in applying mathematical and scientific principles to analyse and solve mechanical engineering problems, and be intoduced to a range of mechanical systems, components, and processes and their applications.
This course has been developed in collaboration with the South Coast Institute of Technology, providing partnerships with well known employers including The Royal Navy, Portsmouth International Port and Maritime UK Solent, who contribute to the economic growth of the South Coast.
On this course, you can also foster an appreciation of environmental sustainability, ethical conduct, safety, and professional standards in mechanical engineering.
You can gain the academic foundation for further study in electronic engineering or related fields and work effectively as part of engineering teams through work-related learning.
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This course has access to specialist facilities
This foundation degree programme is ideal for those wishing to increase their academic knowledge and gain qualification in electronic engineering with a view to pursuing further study. A foundation degree is suitable for those who may not possess the qualifications to enter directly on to an undergraduate degree programme, or for those who are returning to education after a period of time.
With a growing need for qualified engineers to meet demands in several key industries, graduates will be well placed to be part of the next generation of engineers to fill vital jobs across the engineering and renewable energy industries.
Graduates on this course can also join the final year undergraduate BEng Electronic Engineering course, subject to grades achieved.
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Electronic engineering students benefit from access to a range of high-end facilities including rapid prototyping equipment, PSpice/NI MultiSim software and microcomputer development systems. Solent University also offers students access to digital multi-meter signal generators, FLIR cameras and digital signal processing (DSP) boards – all of which allow students to better understand how the theory they have learnt links to real workplace scenarios.
Laboratories also include NI MultiSim eCAD software, rapid prototyping equipment with 3D printers and laser cutters, and a wide range of development systems for microcomputer and microcontroller systems.
This module sits within the circuit theme and is designed to give you an introduction to the basic terminology, concepts and devices used in electronic circuits.
On this module you will learn how to apply a range of mathematical techniques to realistic engineering problems. You will use basic algebra and solve simultaneous equations and equations of straight lines to answer engineering problems around linked variables in mechanics and electronics.
This module is designed to introduce you to the electrical and electronic principles necessary to analyse circuit behaviour and design. It also provides the foundation for further study of more specialised electrical/electronic engineering techniques used later in your course.
This module helps you to develop an awareness of the factors affecting the selection of materials and processes used in manufacturing a product. It does this by comparing the attributes of materials and the suitability of processes in the light of the external factors that need to be considered when developing the product design specification.
Almost all modern engineering systems contain microcomputer systems, which are especially important in the development of industry 4.0. This module is designed to introduce you to this area and develop your knowledge of the theory and practice of structured programming through high-level language.
This module will introduce you to the profession of engineering. This includes both theoretical and professional skills relating to the role of the professional engineer and also supports your transition into higher education.
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The electronics industry is a rapidly growing and evolving field, with a constant demand for skilled professionals. As technology advances, electronic engineers are at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of many industries, from telecommunications and healthcare to automotive and aerospace. Pursuing a career in electronic engineering offers a wealth of opportunities, job security, and competitive salaries. Solent's Electronic Engineering course is designed to provide students with the cutting-edge skills and knowledge that employers actively seek. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical, hands-on experience, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of electronic systems, ready to make an immediate impact in the workplace.
This course is run in collaboration with the South Coast Institute of Technology and this this partner organisation works with well known employers including The Royal Navy, Portsmouth International Port and Maritime UK Solent, to deliver industry-led courses which fill skills gaps and support the economic growth of the South Coast.
Starting salary: £25,000 to £33,000
As an electronics engineer, you'll design, develop and test components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power. These components include capacitors, diodes, resistors and transistors.
You may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You'll typically work in project teams with colleagues from other branches of engineering.
Typical salary: £35,000 and £55,000
Communications engineers research, design, and develop communications equipment and systems. They are also involved in the production of these systems.
As a communications engineer you could work within several industries, including internet and computing technologies, networking and telecommunications and radio.
Typical salary: £35,000 to £40,000
Control and instrumentation (C&I) engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes. You might work for companies who manufacture and supply the equipment or for the companies who use it, such as nuclear and renewable energy companies and environmental agencies.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk. Income figures are intended as a guide only.
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Get ahead in an electronics career with this professionally accredited programme, combining practical challenges, excellent facilities and teaching from industry specialists and academic researchers.
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
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While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2025/26 other costs are not yet available. For guidance, the 2024/25 other costs were:
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As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application
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Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.