Foundation Year for an Engineering Degree Level 3

Foundation Year for an Engineering Degree Level 3

Quick Facts
Course Code
AS2H10A09
Start
14/09/2009
Course Level
Level X
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
1 year

Where is the course? Centre for Applied Sciences (The Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, London ECIV 7DD)

What is this course about? Prepares students who do not meet the standard A-level requirements to enter the Electronics Engineering Degree programme at City University. You spend three days at week at college, one day a week at university. When you successfully complete the Foundation year and meet the university's equirements, you receive an offer of a guaranteed place on the BEng Honours Degree course in Engineering or Computer Engineering at City University. The Foundation (year 0) programme is a level 3 course (equivalent to an Access course) but classified as higher education, so you can apply to your local education authority for assistance with fees and a student loan.

Who is this course for? For adults

What do I need to get on the course?
One of the following:
• 2 A-levels (2 AS levels are equivalent to 1 A-level), including Mathematics at grade D and Physics at grade E
• BTEC National Diploma /Certificate with merit in Mathematics / Engineering Science
• Advanced GNVQ with merit in engineering or science
• A recognised Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related field.

In addition:
• 4 GCSEs at grade C including
English Language and Mathematics
with Science desirable, or equivalent.You need to have good skillsat level 2 in Maths and English, an interest in Computing and a desire to progress to City University`s degree programme.

What will I study?
You will cover the follwingkey modules:
• electrical and electronic principles
• microelectronics systems
• science
• mathematics
• communications
• information technology
• technology
• experimental engineering
• study skills.

What qualification will I get? Degree Foundation in Engineering

What can I do after the course? The Foundation programme allows you access to BEng, BSc/BEng degrees in
the following areas of Engineering:
• Biomedical
• Telecommunications
• Computer systems
• Electrical and electronic
• Multimedia and intranet systems
Higher

How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS

UCAS Code: B511, UCAS Institution Code: C60

How much does the course cost? If you are a home student you may be able to get help with fees - go to Course fees on the left side of this page.

Home Students:
Cost to be confirmed