Course Outline
This course is the common year zero of the following four-year courses:
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Networks
This course has a strong emphasis on equipping students with transferable, key skills. It aims to provide you with a wide range of skills and knowledge of basic principles in the relevant subject areas to prepare you for the first year of your degree.
Transfer to some of the courses on the BSc programme is also possible.
This course has a strong emphasis on equipping students with transferable, key skills. It aims to provide you with a wide range of skills and knowledge of basic principles in the relevant subject areas to prepare you for the first year of your degree.
The foundation year is a general foundation year for all of our BEng degree programme. It contains core subjects of mathematics, mechanical science and electrical science with a subsidiary subject of information and communication studies. The emphasis is on the mathematics and sciences in order to bring you up to A Level standard. Mathematics, mechanical science and electrical science are assessed by coursework and examination while information and communication studies are assessed by coursework.
On successfully completion of the foundation year, you will automatically qualify for a place on to one of our BEng (Hons) Engineering degree programmes.
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Networks
Mathematics For Engineering
- The purpose of this module is to apply mathematics to the solution of practical problems; to be able to use mathematics to communicate effectively; and to introduce the basic mathematical techniques required to solve practical engineering problems e.g. algebra, functions, matrices, trigonometry, differential calculus and integral calculus.
Mechanical Science
- The module introduces the fundamentals of mechanics and related science required for you to progress onto an engineering based degree.
- The module addresses fundamental mechanics but also includes basic coverage of materials structure and properties, energy, thermodynamics, waves and some aspects of engineering related to the environment and sustainability.
Electrical Science
- The module introduces the fundamental electrical and electronic principles of analogue and digital circuit design and operation.
- Specifically, to develop an understanding of the principles of analogue and digital circuit design, and to introduce the concepts and techniques related to electrical and electronic systems.
Information And Communication Studies
- The module introduces a number of software packages, in order to apply these effectively in reports, presentations and project planning.
- You are introduced to research methods and instructed in the use of the internet and library resources. Instruction and guidance is given on report writing, referencing and how to avoid plagiarism.
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Year 1 |
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Mathematics for Engineering |
Mechanical Science |
Electrical Science |
Information and Communication Studies |
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45 Credits |
30 Credits |
30 Credits |
15 Credits |
Students are encouraged to further enhance their career prospects by including an industrial placement in their course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.
As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for students to further develop their practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. The Faculty’s placements team supports students throughout the placement process.
A range of assessment methods is used throughout the course including continuous assessment, in-class tests, examinations, laboratory exercises and project work. Using these methods, your all-round ability will be appraised providing you with the best opportunity to excel.
Your Career
Further Study Options
The Foundation Certificate in Engineering provides you with the opportunity to develop key skills in appropriate disciplines. Students who successfully complete the year automatically qualify for a place on our BEng (Hons) in Engineering degree programmes.
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Networks
Entry Requirements & Applications
Entry Requirements
- 200 points. Minimum of one 6-unit A-Level (GCE or VCE)
- National Diploma with Merit Pass Pass
- Advanced Diplomas are accepted
- AGNVQ Pass
- GCSE Mathematics and English grade C must be offered
- Irish: CCC Highers. Scottish: CCC Highers, 1xB Adv.Higher. IB: 24 points
Application Details
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Automotive Engineering Foundation |
H338 |
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Electronic Engineering Foundation |
H609 |
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Mechanical Engineering Foundation |
H308 |
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Telecommunications and Networks Foundation |
H641 |
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Enquiries
Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.
Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.
Further Information
For general enquiries, please contact the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems as follows:
School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems
Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment
Birmingham City University
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5400
Email: enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk
If you haven't already, visit the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems website for more information.