Robotics with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Robotics with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Build a strong foundation in robotics and electronics, covering maths, physics and engineering. Its ideal if youre returning to education or don’t meet entry requirements for the 3-year programme.
Immersive, practical learning
Engage in hands-on learning, with practical elements embedded in nearly every module. From building real-world projects to showcasing functional robots, the experience is deeply applied, research-informed, and aligned with global challenges like AI and renewables.
Connect with emerging industry
With e...
Build a strong foundation in robotics and electronics, covering maths, physics and engineering. Its ideal if youre returning to education or don’t meet entry requirements for the 3-year programme.<br/><br/><strong>Immersive, practical learning</strong><br/>Engage in hands-on learning, with practical elements embedded in nearly every module. From building real-world projects to showcasing functional robots, the experience is deeply applied, research-informed, and aligned with global challenges like AI and renewables.<br/><br/><strong>Connect with emerging industry</strong><br/>With employers attending the final showcase and an active industrial liaison board, the course stays tightly aligned with industry needs. Benefit from expert career coaching, job opportunities and placements.<br/><br/><strong>Step into world-class facilities</strong><br/>Receive a personal electronics toolkit and gains access to cutting-edge labs, including robotics, machine vision and nanotech clean rooms. These facilities support deep exploration and innovation in robotics.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you are looking to start with a foundation year and progress to a professionally accredited degree in robotics<br/><br/><br/>- you are eager to build and programme real robots and explore topics like sensors, motors and intelligent automation<br/><br/><br/>- you are eager to gain industry-ready skills and experience through placements with top companies<br/><br/><br/>- you aim to master cutting-edge technologies and learn in high-spec facilities.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H679
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
To include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access - In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 Points to include H5 in a relevant subject. Maths and English at O1-O4 or H1-H7 is GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
AS
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
T Level
P
Pass from a Science/Technology pathway . Must have GCSE Maths 4/C
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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