Robotics and Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H126

Campuses

Streatham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year

About

We believe that fair access to higher education is a fundamental enabler for social mobility and are committed to delivering this through our education. We aim to widen participation and raise attainment - bridging gaps in retention, progression and success - to ensure our students enjoy the best possible outcome. In support of the University’s Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria, or are classed as Mature Students, and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A-level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma. Check if you are eligible to join this programme on our contextual offer webpages.

It covers the core mathematics required to successfully complete a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence degree programme at the University of Exeter

You’ll be learning in a friendly and structured environment and will be supported academically and personally as you prepare to study a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence undergraduate degree

Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria, you will progress into Year 1 of the BEng Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Mining Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Systems Engineering or Environmental Engineering course

Depending upon the qualifications you’ve gained prior to beginning the Foundation programme it may be possible to transfer to an undergraduate programme in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Physics which have a foundation year and provided you meet the entry requirements for that programme

International students looking for a foundation course, please visit our INTO page.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Eligibility criteria

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	BCC	C in Maths and B in a Science. We will also accept AS Maths at A or Core Maths at A in lieu of A level Maths.
IB	26/544	Maths HL 4 and Science HL 5
BTEC	DMM	Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL maths and science subjects – Construction and the Built Environment, Building Services Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
GCSE	4/C	Grade C or 4 in GCSE English language
Access to HE	19 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 26 L3 credits at Merit Grade	12 L3 credits in Maths at Pass Grade and 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade or above in another Science subject
T-Levels	T-Levels not accepted	N/A

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

In support of the University’s Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A-level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma. Check if you are eligible to join this programme on our contextual offer webpages.

*GCE AL/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.

Accreditation

Please note: As part of our ongoing commitment towards improving the student experience at Exeter, we are introducing a new foundation level year to our Engineering degrees from September 2022. The foundation course covers the core maths skills needed to progress onto our Year 1 of the BEng Engineering with Foundation Year programme, or have the opportunity to transfer to Year 1 of another programme with a foundation year provided you meet the entry requirements for that programme. As a result of introducing the foundation year we are currently going through a process to expand our accreditation to include this programme.

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

Graduates with this unique skillset are in high demand. The UK government has reported a distinct data analytics and digital skills gap in the UK job market. Security, defence and law enforcement are increasingly incorporating large-scale data analytics coupled with machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Possible career paths include specialist organisations such as cyber and analytics units of UK police forces, equivalent units for the National Crimes Agency/Europol/Interpol, and analyst roles for the security services. Due to the transferrable skills, you will gain you will also be well placed to pursue careers in areas such as business intelligence and business analytics, data journalism, market research, and social research.

Employer valued skills

You will gain substantive technical skills in Python and knowledge of statistical methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Alongside this, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of security, defence and law enforcement and how your technical skills can be applied.

As a postgraduate student you will develop a variety of skills that are valued in professional and managerial careers: the ability to research and analyse information from a variety of sources along with written and verbal skills needed to present and discuss your opinions.

Employment and professional development

Our excellent Career Zone service provides invaluable support, advice and access to graduate employers. Visit the website for more information, including podcasts and profiles, about the range of support available.