BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (with Foundation)

**Why an Integrated Foundation Stage?**An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.**Why BEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering?**Our BEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering course explores the principles of engineering as they apply to the practical uses of electricity and the study of charged particles. You’ll learn how take on key challenges of Industry 4.0, looking at the drive to integrate smart factories and the cyber security threats faced by modern industry. Building your knowledge in electronic hardware and systems, you’ll also develop the skills to become a multi-disciplinary engineer and study topics such as sustainable and renewable energy systems. You’ll therefore gain the grounding needed to work in a range of industrial fields and in-demand roles, as you progress in your future career.You’ll benefit from the expertise of our academic team, learn from industry-insiders in guest lectures and gain practical experience through hands-on experiments, using the very latest technology. Our industry links will help you gain further practical experience during your studies and ensure your learning meets employer needs. For example, local companies such as ABB, MOOG, SC Group, Spirax Sarco, Dowty Propellers, Kohler Mira and Total Metal Products Ltd have helped us design our programme and offer potential placement opportunities for our students.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual.Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival.**Come and experience the University of Gloucestershire for yourself by booking an open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.****Experience an open day**Take the next step and book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. This is your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. Take the opportunity to get up-to-the minute advice and guidance from the people who have been here and experienced University of Gloucestershire life already.**To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.**