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**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll...
**Foundation courses**<br/>A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:<br/><br/>You don’t have the grades for a full degree course<br/>You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/>You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/>You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.<br/><br/>**Life as a foundation year student**<br/>During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.<br/><br/>As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/>Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering, with our courses ranked top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2023. We are also ranked 1st in the UK for information technology systems in the Complete University Guide 2023 and 3rd in the UK for information technology in the National Student Survey 2022.<br/><br/>Our BEng and MEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems courses combine:<br/><br/>-Computer programming and architectures<br/>-Firmware applications<br/>-Hardware electronics<br/>-Machine learning<br/>-Software.<br/><br/>Our award-winning Professional Training placements programme provides excellent preparation for a career in the information technology and computing industries..<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>This course will train you to apply fundamental concepts and design software and applications for the connected world of the future.<br/><br/>You’ll learn to apply theory to real engineering problems and technologies, combining specialist skills with scientific research methods.<br/><br/>You’ll also study advanced topics such as C++ and object-oriented design, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.<br/><br/>You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H634
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Overall: BBBCC Required Subjects: Mathematics and Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:3,P:21 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade C. Required Subjects: Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects. GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Overall: 29 Required Subjects: Mathematics analysis and approaches HL4/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL4; and additionally one of Chemistry, Computer Science, or Physics HL4/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Overall: MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C Required Subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject. A-level Mathematics grade C GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language at Grade C(4). Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Overall: CCC Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Required Subjects: A levels in mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics. A levelC,C,C Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. |
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