BEng (Hons) Industrial Control 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 Industrial Control 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 Industrial Control Engineering?**Our BEng Industrial Control Engineering course will prepare you for a career in modern industry. There is increasing demand for industrial control skills in the UK, as well as in the wider world economy, and this inter-disciplinary engineering course will give you tools essential for success in the digital era. You’ll gain fundamental knowledge of automation technology, operation, engineering design and management, exploring latest developments in the field. You’ll learn about the challenges in integrating the digital world to drive smart factories and advanced manufacturing, including new cyber risks associated with ‘Industry 4.0’ trends.While drawing on the knowledge of our expert academic team, you’ll focus on industrial applications and use state-of-the-art equipment in our specialist labs, gaining hands-on experience through practical experiments. You’ll also have opportunities to apply theory and skills to solve real-world problems, taking advantage of our industry links with local and national firms such as ABB, MOOG, SC Group, Spirax Sarco, Dowty Propeller, Kohler Mira and Total Metal Products Ltd.**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.**