South and City College Birmingham
UCAS Code: H650 | Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) or above 96 UCAS Tariff points from: o A-levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject o Relevant work experience or professional qualifications o Equivalent overseas qualifications
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About this course
The Foundation Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering is a two-year, full-time course awarded by the University of Birmingham. The course is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical and electronic engineering. Students will work on real-world projects using modern tools and facilities, exploring everything from circuit design to smart technologies. The course enables progression to the final year of the University of Birmingham's BEng programme in either Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics and Robotics.
Students completing the foundation year with a merit profile have guaranteed progression to the final year of a BEng (Hons) programme at the University of Birmingham upon successful completion
This course is suitable for students with an interest in careers in power systems, automation, telecommunications, robotics, aerospace, automotive, and general electronics industries
Modules
Year 1:
• Integrated Design Project 1
• Mechanics 1
• Engineering Materials
• Transition Mathematics
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Electrical Engineering 1
• Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Year 2:
• Integrated Design Project 2
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Electronic Circuits, Devices & Electromagnetics
• Electromechanical Energy Systems & Control
• Digital Systems & Embedded Computing
• Communications Systems (E&E Pathway)
• Mechanics 2 (Mechatronics Pathway)
• Multidisciplinary Systems & Software Engineering (Mechatronics Pathway)
Assessment methods
A range of assessment methods will be used, with approximately 50% coursework, 50% examination
Assessment types include:
o Written exams
o Laboratory and design project reports
o Group and individual presentations
o Practical assignments
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