Robotics with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Robotics with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) and other courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £27500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £22500 - £31000 | £27500 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Industrial, Production & Manufacturing Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30425 | £31682 | £36736 |
25-75 percentile range | £25861 - £34313 | £25601 - £39326 | £29731 - £45361 |
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Course Description
Develop a solid grounding in robotics and electronics, and set yourself up for success. This four year degree route (incorporating a foundation year) covers applied mathematics, physics and electronic engineering and successful completion allows you to progress to any of our degrees in robotics or electronic engineering. This course is suitable if your qualifications don't allow you to enter the first year of our robotics degrees, or if you've been out of formal education for some time.
You will advance with a course with some of the highest satisfaction rates in the UK. You will experience being part of the University from the start, taught by staff who’ll teach you on your degree courses. You’ll immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory sessions. You will develop highly practical skills and learn through doing. You’ll discuss with your lecturers which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.
Key features:
- Develop your skills with a variety of modules including analogue and digital electronics, microprocessors, electrical power systems and programming in the context of eco-focused embedded systems. We have a strong emphasis on both hardware design and software development.
- Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.
- Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing.
- Immerse yourself in a degree accredited by the Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET) and meet the educational requirements for becoming a chartered engineer (CEng).
- Benefit from free IET membership while you are on the course.
- Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop.
- Advance with a course with some of the highest satisfaction rates in the UK. Highlighted by consistently excellent scores in the National Student Survey and the Key Information Statistics.
- Take part in our final year student project open day, showcasing the excellence of the engineering skills development and the high levels of achievement of our undergraduates, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.
- Immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory sessions and a final year project module.
- Make use of our well-equipped undergraduate laboratory space, one of the largest undergraduate laboratories in the country.
- When our new engineering and design facility is launched, students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories.
- There is a possibility of transfer to BEng after the first year and MEng after the second year, subject to you demonstrating satisfactory progress.
- Progress towards becoming a chartered engineer with appropriate professional training and experience.
- Experience being part of the University from the start, taught by staff who’ll teach you on your degree courses.
- Take advantage of one-to-one mathematics support during term with our SUM:UP scheme.
- Develop an innovative engineering or robotics project. Examples of previous projects include building an FM frequency bug, a small robot with on-board computer, and an electronic synthesiser.
- Discuss with your lecturers which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.
- To complement your formal learning we offer regular PALS sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.
- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Robotics with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Plymouth University
50% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include minimum 2 A Levels. Excluding General Studies
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
All applicants must have GCSE English and Maths at C/4
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £29110 | 143 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Systems (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22750 | 114 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 86% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £29110 | 146 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 16% | 7% | £9250 | £13920 | 96 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 11% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Robotics BEng (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15750 £15750 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems BEng (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Space Science and Robotics BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 72% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 121 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Mechatronic Systems (Including Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £22750 | 114 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £18830 | 146 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023