Computer and Internet Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

University of Surrey

**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering, with our courses ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2021.Created with input from industry, our BEng and MEng in Computer and Internet Engineering are developing the next generation of engineers for the internet age.Throughout your studies, you’ll complete integrated training in communications (both hardware and software), media and content delivery, and security and machine learning.**What you will study**Our BEng and MEng Computer and Internet Engineering courses are boosted by our leading-edge research in next generation mobile communications (Institute for Communication Systems), and in audio-visual processing and engineering for health (Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing).Our aim is to develop engineers with a solid grounding in electronics and the specialist skills needed to work at the forefront of mobile and internet technology. After a year covering important concepts in programming and electronics, you’ll study advanced modules in topics such as mobile communications, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.You can apply to study for a BEng or an MEng (Masters of Engineering). The MEng builds on the BEng course with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.