Build your own prospectus Systems Engineering with a Foundation Year (BEng) with a Foundation Year Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering A Levels: ABB Other entry requirements Qualification: Foundation Year UCAS Code: H653 Duration: 4 years Related subjects: Automatic Control and Systems Engineering Engineering N Y Financial help: Find out how much you could get * Course * Modules * Department * Careers * Student profile * Accreditation * More What our students think - Adeyemi Aanuoluwapo Course description Become an expert in the advanced control system analysis and design techniques used widely in industry. You'll learn how to control traditional engineering systems and how to apply your knowledge to systems like biological processes, economic systems and the environment. If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation, which has modules in chemistry, mathematics and physics, you'll proceed to the three-year BEng degree. Modules: what you study and when Foundation years explained Financial help from the University - bursaries If you're a UK student, you could be entitled to a University bursary. A bursary is the same as a grant - you don't have to pay it back. Find out how much you could get How our bursary scheme works Entry requirements Qualification Grades A Levels ABB International Baccalaureate 34 points BTEC DDM in Engineering Cambridge Pre-U D3 M2 M2 Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels Pass + AB Advanced Diploma Engineering, grade A. Plus A Level, grade B Access to HE Entry requirements for mature students Other qualifications Other UK qualifications Other EU/international qualifications Other requirements * GCSE Maths and Science grade B * International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component * Equivalent English language qualifications If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the department Modules - what you study and when The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course. For the very latest module information, check with the department direct. Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering website First year Module/Unit Chemistry Physics Mathematics I Mathematics II Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering This is the largest control and systems department in Europe. Rolls-Royce has a research centre here and we have research contracts with major institutions such as the European Space Agency. These connections mean our teaching is based on the very latest thinking. What our graduates do Our graduates work in manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy for companies including British Airways, IBM and Unilever. Student profile "I did a placement last summer where I was working with some software engineers. I think having the University of Sheffield on your record boosts your CV." Adeyemi Aanuoluwapo Automatic Control and Systems Engineering Any questions? Undergraduate Admissions Secretary Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering Telephone no: +44 (0)114 222 5699 Email address: adacse@sheffield.ac.uk Web address: www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse Visit us University Open Days There are four open days every year, usually in June, July and September. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation. Book your place Department open days If we offer you a place on a course, you'll be invited to a department open day where you'll have the chance to meet our staff and students. These are held between November and March, and you're welcome to bring family and friends. Campus Tours Campus tours run regularly throughout the year, at 1pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Campus tours - find out more and book a place online How to apply Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply: Read our How to apply information When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website: www.ucas.com All our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institute of Measurement and Control. Our MEng degrees satisfy the academic requirements needed for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. You can switch between our degrees at the end of the first year.

Our graduates work in manufacturing, power generation and sustainable energy for companies including British Airways, IBM and Unilever.