**Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.** Discover the technology that powers modern life - from smartphones and electric vehicles to renewable energy systems and cutting-edge electronics. Informed by world-leading research and designed with industry partners, this course equips you with the skills, creativity and hands-on experience to become a highly employable engineer. You’ll work with industry standard equipment and explore real applications in robotics, industrial control and advanced manufacturing. If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, you automatically progress onto year 1 of your chosen degree. In your foundation year, you'll develop your skills in maths, physics and laboratory work, preparing you to excel in your degree studies. You'll learn with academics specialising in the subject areas, using the same delivery and assessment styles as our degree courses. Project work, both individual and in groups, will also be led by academics. A foundation year is an excellent way to prepare for your chosen engineering course and gain access to a top university education. **Accreditation** This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Measurement and Control. **Why study this course?** * **Take your ideas from paper to reality** - Work collaboratively with other student engineers to create the most effective robotics with autonomous technology. * **Go on to great things** - 92% of students from our school go on to work or further study for companies including Rolls-Royce, Siemens and Airbus. * **Study with the experts** - Our academic staff have direct research experience in the robotics industry and specialise in programming, intelligent systems and cybersecurity. * **Learn to use industry standard tech** - Thanks to our industry standard facilities including 3D CAD tools, 3D printers and advanced manufacturing technologies. * **Get noticed by future employers** - Study modules designed with our industry partners, spanning topics such as robotics and artificial intelligence, industrial control and advanced manufacturing.
A Level: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['B', 'B', 'C', None]} | BBB (any A Level); BBC including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology | T Level: D | Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade B in the core component + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A. Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing. | Scottish Higher: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', 'B', 'B', None]} | AABBB (any subjects); ABBBB including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology | GCSE/National 4/National 5 If studying both Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A Level (or equivalent) - no additional GCSE requirements. If studying any other subject combination - require GCSE Science grade 6/B (or 65 in GCSE Double Award Science) and Maths grade 7/A | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A at A Level (no STEM at A Level) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in an A Level science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology) + GCSE Maths grade 7/A; DD in Engineering or Applied Science + C in A Level Maths + GCSE Science grade 6/B | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 32; 31, with Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology at HL 5 or SL 7 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | in Engineering or Applied Science (inc Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science or Physical Science) + GCSE Science grade 6/B and Maths grade 7/A | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H2', 'H2', 'H2', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3'], 'end': ['H2', 'H2', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3']} | H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 (any subjects); H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
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