University of Surrey

International Study Centre

Study English language & academic International Foundation Year at University of Surrey ISC

Engineering, Science and Mathematics Foundation

Studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Surrey

Core modules

Foundation English Skills 1
Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively in class and participate in classroom debate.

Foundation English Skills 2
Improve all your abilities developed in part 1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.

Foundation English Skills 3
Improve all your abilities developed in Part 2 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.

Project Study
Complete a self-study project on a topic that you will take, in consultation with your tutor, from the academic discipline that you plan to study at degree level.

Pure Mathematics 1
Understand and interpret straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental laws.

Route modules

Pure Mathematics 2
Learn further algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors.

Applied Mathematics 1
Learn about vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power.

Applied Mathematics 2
Learn about advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics.

AND

Chemistry 1
Learn about formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.

AND

Chemistry 2
Understand equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.

OR

Physics 1
Covering sound, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and the structure of the atom.

AND

 

Physics 2
Learn about electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, gravitational fields, magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields.


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Key facts

Tuition fee

Course length:

  • Three terms

Entry requirements

Entry points:

  • September or January

Term dates:

  • September 2010 start
    Term 1: 27 Sep-10 Dec 10
    Term 2: 10 Jan-25 Mar 11
    Term 3: 11 Apr-17 Jun 11
  • January 2011 start
    Term 1: 10 Jan-25 Mar 11
    Term 2: 11 Apr-17 Jun 11
    Term 3: 28 Jun-10 Sept 11

Course structure:

  • 5 core modules and 5 route modules. You take 3 modules per term, plus Project Study in the final term.

Assessment

End of module/term:

  • A combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays

Continuous:

  • A mixture of lecture classes, small group seminar work and directed self-study

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