Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year - Foundation

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  • Final year was a little tough, I enjoyed it the same.
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Foundation degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Do you want to work at the forefront of industry? Our Electronic Engineering course with a foundation year will teach you a broad range of skills, helping you to become a rounded electrical engineer.

Throughout your degree study, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art technology and resources, plus you’ll have the opportunity to secure yourself an industry placement, giving you instrumental electrical engineering work experience.

All of our BEng (Hons) undergraduate programmes can be studied over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of the degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

You will gain an understanding of the social, commercial, legal, ethical, economic and environmental factors associated with engineering, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the science and mathematics associated with the discipline.

You will also develop the key transferrable skills that modern employers require, such as problem solving, project planning, presentation and communication. Our competitions, such as the annual Global Game Jam, will give you the chance to not only help run an acclaimed event, but also build and design your own creations, giving you invaluable experience.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

We accept a range of qualifications, the most popular of which are detailed below.


BB or 80 UCAS tariff points

A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.

Accredited course - This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Industrial placement year option - Gain desirable employability skills and work experience with the option of an industrial placement year, that will take place between your second and final year of the course.
State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment with a new maker area, engineering labs/equipment and IT equipment to provide you with the very best learning experience. You will also use our industry-standard equipment and resources, including rapid prototyping, laser-cutting and CNC machining.

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4.0
26/05/2019
About the course: Final year was a little tough, I enjoyed it the same.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • CDIO Project
  • Foundation Science
  • Digital Electronics
  • Electronics Project
  • Communications System
  • Leading Engineering Endeavour
  • Engineering Electronic Systems
  • Digital Filters
  • Spectral Analysis

Course programme

Foundation Year
  • Mathematics for Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineering
  • Practical Skills
  • Practical Skills
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Science
Year One
  • Engineering Principles
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Principles
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Integrated Engineering Project
Year Two
  • Mathematics for Signals and Systems
  • Analogue and Digital Electronics
  • Engineering Electronic Systems
  • Leading Engineering Endeavour
  • Microcontroller System Design and Programming
  • Electronics Project
Year Three
  • Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
  • Embedded Systems and Control
  • Communications System and Networks
  • Analogue Electronic Circuits
  • Individual Honours Project

Additional information

UCAS Code: H677

Study mode:
Full Time (4 years), Sandwich (5 years)

UK Students


Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £9,250 per year

Sandwich 5 years

Inernational Students 

Mode - Full Time
Duration  - 4 years
fees - £13,200 per year

Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year - Foundation

Price on request