Where will this course lead?

This course is a Foundation Degree programme designed to offer a learning programme to students with a relevant Level 4 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering subject, or equivalent, to obtain a FdEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and, if desired, progress to a BEng (Hons) programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Solihull College and practice in a career as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

What will I study?

Students graduating with this FdEng award will be confident practitioners in Engineering with the knowledge and ability to apply current technology to existing products & designs as well as developing new ones. They will have a sound understanding of Engineering Principles and the skills necessary to communicate them to others and develop them into finished products that meet customer expectations and agreed specifications. Within this skill set will be the ability to reflect on their own work to evaluate what worked, what can be improved and how the overall process can be changed for the better.

What qualifications will I get?

On successful completion of all the modules the learner will have 120 credits at level 5 and will be awarded a Foundation Degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Oxford Brookes University.

How will I be assessed?

A variety of methods of assessment will be used within the programme, including coursework, assignments, examinations, experiments and presentations. Most modules consist of more than one method of assessment.