University of Surrey

BEng Computer and Internet Engineering with foundation year

University of Surrey

Course overview

The BEng Computer and Internet Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey is a practical course. It is a great way to start if you want to work in the fast-changing world of information technology. Graduates will be ready to work on new and exciting projects that are shaping the future of connected computer systems and the internet.

The course has an extra year at the start, called the Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year. This is helpful if you do not have the grades to start the main degree right away. This year helps you develop your skills and makes it easier to begin university studies. After you finish the foundation year successfully, you can go straight into the first year of the degree.

You will be graded using different methods to suit the topic you are studying. These methods include writing coursework and essays, taking examinations, and giving presentations and reports. Studying BEng Computer and Internet Engineering with Foundation Year from the University of Surrey gives students the support they need to start and the professional focus to build a great career in IT.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the BEng (Hons) with Foundation Year degree, the following qualifications are required:

Grade Requirements:

  • For A-levels, grades CCC are required. Your subjects must include Mathematics and one other subject from the following: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics.
  • If you have the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), an overall score of 29 points is needed. Your Diploma must include one of the following Mathematics options: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level (HL4) or Standard Level (SL6).

English Proficiency:

  • You must show proficiency in English, typically an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000

  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Computer and Internet Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey can pursue various career paths such as the following:

  • Web Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study the BEng Computer and Internet Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey is £27,000. Kindly note that tuition fees are subject to an annual review.

Admission

To apply for this course, you need to go through UCAS. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.

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