South and City College Birmingham
High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 5SU
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Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Mechatronic & Robotic Engineering Pathways)
FdEng · 2 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateBournville College
- Awarded by:
- University of Birmingham
Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering is a two-year, full-time course awarded by the University of Birmingham. The course is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical and electronic engineering. Students will work on real-world projects using modern tools and facilities, exploring everything from circuit design to smart technologies. The course enables progression to the final year of the University of Birmingham's BEng programme in either Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics and Robotics.
Students completing the foundation year with a merit profile have guaranteed progression to the final year of a BEng (Hons) programme at the University of Birmingham upon successful completion
This course is suitable for students with an interest in careers in power systems, automation, telecommunications, robotics, aerospace, automotive, and general electronics industries
Modules
Year 1:
• Integrated Design Project 1
• Mechanics 1
• Engineering Materials
• Transition Mathematics
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Electrical Engineering 1
• Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Year 2:
• Integrated Design Project 2
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Electronic Circuits, Devices & Electromagnetics
• Electromechanical Energy Systems & Control
• Digital Systems & Embedded Computing
• Communications Systems (E&E Pathway)
• Mechanics 2 (Mechatronics Pathway)
• Multidisciplinary Systems & Software Engineering (Mechatronics Pathway)
Assessment method
• Approximately 50% coursework, 50% examination
• Assessment types include:
o Written exams
o Laboratory and design project reports
o Group and individual presentations
o Practical assignments
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H650
- Institution code:
- S20
- Campus name:
- Bournville College
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) or above
96 UCAS Tariff points from:
o A-levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject
o Relevant work experience or professional qualifications
o Equivalent overseas qualifications
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
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Additional fee information
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