Engineering Systems with Foundation

The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level.

Embark on a comprehensive journey mastering complex systems and interactions with our interdisciplinary course. Over three years, hone professional skills, focusing on innovative solutions for engineering challenges.

Engage in individual and group design projects, showcasing capabilities to employers. Develop a deep understanding of engineering systems' broader context, managing complexities and integrating information.

Benefit from industry connections via guest lectures and projects led by engineers and scientists. Access research facilities dedicated to designing new engineering systems.

Opt for an optional placement year to boost employability, leveraging research strengths and industry partnerships. Expedite the path to Chartered Engineer status with a degree meeting academic requirements.

• Cultivate professional skills emphasizing innovative solutions.

• Engage in design projects to showcase capabilities.

• Develop understanding of engineering systems' context.

• Benefit from industry connections via guest lectures.

• Access research facilities dedicated to designing systems.

• Explore optional placement year to boost employability.

• Expedite path to Chartered Engineer status.

This course with foundation included is designed specifically to help people with the passion and potential to study with us. For example, mature students who need to update their technical knowledge and get used to studying again after being in work.

By the end of the first foundation year and on successful completion, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to progress to a BEng or MEng degree.

Accreditation
We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, providing a path for you to gain Chartered Engineering status.

Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports.

Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.