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Engineering Foundation
Quick facts:
UCAS Code: H606 Biomedical, Electrical and Electronics, H608
Computer Systems
UCAS Institution Code: C60
Level: 3
Duration: 1 Year full time
Location: Centre for Applied Sciences
What is this course about?
The Foundation programme is the first year of an extended 4 year
degree at City University London.
The course is owned by City University London which
franchises some of the teaching to staff at the Centre for Applied
Sciences at City and Islington College.
Who is this course for?
The course is for individuals who intend to study for an Honours
Degree in Biomedical, Electronic or Computer Systems
Engineering.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need one of the following, 2 A Levels, including
Mathematics at grade D or above and Physics at grade E or above (2
AS Levels are equivalent to 1 A Level), BTEC National
Diploma/Certificate with Merit in Mathematics/Engineering Science,
Advanced GNVQ with Merit in Engineering or Science or a recognised
Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related subject.
In addition, you will need 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including
English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent.
Applications are welcome from mature students who may not have
the minimum entry requirements, but have appropriate skills and
knowledge, and some work experience. You should have English and
Maths skills equivalent to GCSE level.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications are encouraged
to apply as are applicants with experience of working in the
industry.
International applications will be considered on a case-by-case
basis with equivalent qualifications being accepted.
What will I study?
The course modules include mathematics, electrical principles,
electronic design and laboratory work, science and study skills.
The full time programme is normally taught over 4 days per week, 3
days at College and 1 day at City University.
What qualification will I get?
Students are issued with progress report at the end of the
academic year.
A formal qualification is not applicable at this stage as the
course is year one of a four year degree.
What can I do after the course?
The Engineering Foundation allows you access to BSc/BEng
degree in the following areas of Engineering such as, Biomedical,
Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, and Multimedia and
Intranet Systems.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code H606 or H608,
UCAS Institution code C60
If you cannot find the information that you are looking for on
our website, then please contact the Course Information Unit on
tel: 020 7700 9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk