Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Develop a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering, and set yourself up for success. This new four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto Year 1 of any of our electronic engineering or robotics degrees. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught on campus by University lecturers and using University ...Read more

Develop a solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering, and set yourself up for success. This new four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto Year 1 of any of our electronic engineering or robotics degrees. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught on campus by University lecturers and using University laboratories in practical sessions. You’ll take advantage of one-to-one mathematics support during term with our SUM: UP scheme. You will progress towards becoming a Chartered Engineer with appropriate professional training and experience.Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with an electrical and electronic engineering degree.4 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

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10 Feb 25

The best aspects of my uni experience are that there is enough support and that the technicians in my course are always happy to help if I am..Read more

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25 Nov 24

Best part is the facilities available to my course, professional studios and recording equipment, computers and spaces for working and 3d printing and CAD workshops to name a few..Read more

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Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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