Course summary

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 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. 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. Why choose this course Our BEng and MEng Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems courses combine: • Computer programming and architectures • Firmware applications • Hardware electronics • Machine learning • Software. Our award-winning Professional Training placements programme provides excellent preparation for a career in the information technology and computing industries. What you will study • This course will train you to apply fundamental concepts and design software and applications for the connected world of the future. • You’ll learn to apply theory to real engineering problems and technologies, combining specialist skills with scientific research methods. • You’ll also study advanced topics such as C++ and object-oriented design, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.