The Engineering Foundation Year is designed for those students who do not have the recommended qualifications for entry into year one of our undergraduate programmes. It calls for creativity, management and communication skills, as well as technical expertise and knowledge. By studying engineering, mathematics and science you will unlock the knowledge, understanding and confidence to shape your future. You will gain experience of teamwork, building your confidence in technology and numeracy, developing computer literacy and presentation skills. Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie, or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed, award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises you extracurricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.