Foundation in Engineering & Robotics

Take the first step to becoming a highly-sought-after engineering or robotics graduate with a foundation programme that will help you reach your potential.

Special features

First year direct entry available for BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Access the largest number of humanoid robots available to undergraduate students in Europe
Optional placement year

Pathways at the University of Plymouth

Stage 1: Foundation	Stage 2: Your University of Plymouth Degree
Foundation in Engineering & Robotics	BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
	BEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering
	BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
	BEng (Hons) Marine Technology
	BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
	BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites
	BEng (Hons) Robotics

Your Pathway

Stage 1: Foundation Foundation in Engineering & Robotics

Stage 2: Your University of Plymouth Degree Options

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Fees for 2019/20

EU: £9,250

International: £12,750

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes

September, January

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Foundation Syllabus

Modules

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

You will develop your academic communication skills and use of digital technology for higher education.
How will I be assessed? 60% coursework, 30% exam and 10% personal development planning
Materials and Mechanics or Programming Techniques

You will either explore fundamental engineering concepts or take an in-depth look at IT systems and programming, including managing data.
How will I be assessed? Materials and Mechanics: 100% exam Programming Techniques: 60% coursework, 40% exam
Numerical Techniques 1

You will revise basic mathematics and learn how to apply this to real-life scientific and everyday problems. Topics include algebra and handling data.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Numerical Techniques 3

You will take your mathematics skills to the next level by exploring topics including Maclaurin’s theorem
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Physics 1

You will learn how to rationalise the key laws of physics, including Newton’s Laws of Motivation and Universal Gravitation.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Physics 2

You will learn how to understand, analyse and apply qualitative and quantitative principles to physical phenomena. Topics include magnetic properties, wave theory and Gauss’s Law.
How will I be assessed? 100% exam
Principles of ICT

You will use Microsoft Office packages and get to grips with website content management systems (CMS) and other online apps.
How will I be assessed? 50% coursework, 25% exam and 25% presentation assessment
Research and Referencing

A module designed to teach you how to produce, format and reference a large report in a Science, Computing or Engineering subject of your choice (dependant on your pathway choice).
How will I be assessed? 100% coursework