Robotics with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Develop a solid grounding in robotics and electronics, and set yourself up for success. This four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering and successful completion allows you to progress to any of our degrees in robotics or electronic engineering. This course is suitable if your qualifications dont allow you to enter the first year of our robotics degrees, or if youve been out of formal education for some time. You will ...Read more

Develop a solid grounding in robotics and electronics, and set yourself up for success. This four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering and successful completion allows you to progress to any of our degrees in robotics or electronic engineering. This course is suitable if your qualifications don't allow you to enter the first year of our robotics degrees, or if you've been out of formal education for some time. You will advance with a course with some of the highest satisfaction rates in the UK. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught by staff who’ll teach you on your degree courses. You’ll immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory sessions. You will develop highly practical skills and learn through doing. You’ll discuss with your lecturers which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with a robotics degree.4 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

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04 Apr 14

Only study engineering if you’re going to be prepared to put in the hours of work. Its unfortunately not one massive party, you have to work for your degree. Plymouth town life is..Read more

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04 Apr 14

I have studied Engineering at Plymouth University and although I have been a bit outnumbered by boys I have really enjoyed this degree. It has been very challenging at times but I..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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Only study engineering if you’re going to be prepared to put in the hours of work. Its unfortunately not one massive party, you have to work for your degree. Plymouth town life is...
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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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