**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.<br/><br/>Our innovative BEng and MEng Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology courses allow you to apply cutting-edge theory to existing engineering problems and technologies.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you’ll combine professional engineering skills with scientific research methods, equipping you for industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our Professional Training placements scheme, which prepares students for roles in various technology-based sectors.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Whether you’re interested in graphene or quantum engineering, our BEng and MEng Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology courses give you the specialist skills you need to work on modern nanoscale device fabrication.<br/><br/>After getting a firm grounding in electrical science and electronics, you’ll learn about:<br/><br/>-Nanotechnology<br/>-Power and energy efficient electronic devices<br/>-Production and characterisation of nanomaterials<br/>-Quantum science.<br/><br/>You’ll also have opportunities to work with academics in our Advanced Technology Institute through project work.<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
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H626
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
A levelC,C,C Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry. UCAS TariffScottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Overall: BBBCC Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : 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 Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Overall: 29 Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4. 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: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4). Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Overall: CCC Required Subjects: Maths grade C and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : 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. Required Subjects: Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry |
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