Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, and with sustainability so important for the world right now, there’s never been a better time to study this area.

From renewable energy generation to smart power distribution and the development of low powered embedded devices, Kent will provide you with the specialist knowledge and broad skills in both disciplines; making you career ready for the future direction of engineering.

If you don’t have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.

Your Future
Engineering graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as:

• electronic engineering and computing

• telecommunications industries including radio, television and satellite communications;

• medical electronics, instrumentation and industrial process control

Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Foundation Year compulsory modules currently include the following: Foundation Algebra and Geometry; Engineering Principles – A; Engineering and Programming Skills; Foundation Functions and Calculus; Engineering Principles – B; Dynamics and Materials.

Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Prototyping Project; Electronic Circuits.

Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Microcomputer Technology; Power Electronics; Electrical Machines; Signal Processing and Control Systems; Engineering Team Project.

Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Research Project; Digital System Design; Power Transmission and Distribution; Renewable Energy Technology. Optional modules may include the following: Image Analysis and Applications; Embedded Systems and IoT; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Electronics and Digital IC Design.

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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