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

**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. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual.Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside the lecture theatre.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**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.**