Prepare for a career or further academic study in electrical and electronic engineering, developing the essential talents that power the smart world we live in, with a foundation year to prepare you for the course.
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.

Work placements

You’ll develop employment attributes through work experience and research. The course offers you the chance to undertake an optional placement in Year 3 – helping you to build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course. Over 12 months you’ll be able to enhance your employability and develop your skills as an individual.

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 students have spent their placement year at companies including Siemens, Cummins, Network Rail, Caterpillar, Cetix, Power Control, Servelec Group, Abaco Systems, ARM, BG Solutions, Chesterfield and Heraeus Electro-Nite (UK).

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other engineering, maths and physics foundation year students, then move on to the degree.

You’ll study the fundamentals of engineering science, applicable mathematics, and practical and project skills as well as developing scientific and analytical skills by studying electrical energy systems, machines, control engineering and electronic systems design. In the final year, specialist options enable you to undertake real-life inquiry, investigation, and discovery through a specific research topic, project or consultancy – making an original contribution to your discipline or related industry requirements.

You learn through

• lectures, tutorials and practical sessions
• exams
• assignments
• project work
• a group project

In the foundation year, you’ll study the fundamental maths, science and engineering principles that you’ll need at undergraduate level, and apply them to a range of different topics. You’ll learn through many of the same techniques used on the degree course, and familiarise yourself with Sheffield Hallam and its facilities — ensuring that you’re ready to hit the ground running.

97% of graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes Survey).

This course prepares you for a career in

• electrical engineering
• junior field service engineering
• project engineering
• controls engineering
• plant management
• senior quality engineering

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Siemens
• British Steel
• TBG Solutions
• Core Control Solutions
• Asteral
• Cummins
• the NHS

 

UCAS points

• 80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

• CDD at A Level.
• MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

• English Language at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4
• Science at grade C or 4

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

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.

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.

UK students may be able to claim financial support for the course.

If 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 note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

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
Module	Credits	Assessment
Engineering And Mathematics In Practice	20	Coursework
Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 1	40	Coursework
Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 2	40	Coursework
Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing	20	Coursework

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Electrical Engineering Principles	20	Coursework
Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital Electronics	40	Coursework Exam
Maths And Computational Methods	40	Coursework
Professional Engineering Practice	20	Coursework

 

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Analogue And Digital Electronic Design	20	Coursework
Communication Systems And Computer Networks	20	Coursework
Electrical Power, Machines, Control And Instrumentation	40	Coursework Exam
Industrial Group Embedded System Project	40	Coursework Practical

 

Year 4 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Electrical, Electronic & Sustainable Energy Systems	40	Coursework Exam
Project: Implementation	20	Coursework
Project: Management And Scoping	20	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things	40	Coursework
Power Electronics & Control Systems	40	Coursework Exam