Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Course Overview - Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our BEng Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year degree.

It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, incl...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

H1BF

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

A level

A,B,B

If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will receive additional scrutiny during confirmation of results

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which at least 30 credits, including all credits from graded maths modules, must be graded Distinction and the remainder must be graded Merit. We accept Engineering, Computer Science or Science Level 3 Access courses only. Applicants should offer at least one maths module.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

A typical offer for the IB is Pass with 32 points overall, with 16 points required at Higher Level including 5 points in Standard or Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation). Please note that we cannot accept the combination of subjects that make you eligible for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. taking both Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

For the BTEC National Extended Diploma, the subject must be one of: Aeronautical Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Additionally, distinctions are required in Further Engineering Mathematics and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems modules. We do not accept any other BTEC subjects.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

A typical offer is H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 If you have not taken the subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at higher level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B)

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

A typical offer is DD in the BTEC Diploma plus B in an A-level subject. We also normally require distinctions in both of the following modules: Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians. If you are not sure if your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Team. A pass in the associated A-level science Practical is required where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD

For the BTEC National Extended Diploma, the subject must be one of: Aeronautical Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Additionally, distinctions are required in Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians We do not accept any other BTEC subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

A typical offer is DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A-level subject. We also normally require distinctions in both of the following modules: Further Engineering Mathematics and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems modules. If you are not sure if your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Team. A pass in the associated A-level science Practical is required where applicable.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

DD

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve grade B in one A level subject (excluding Maths) plus Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering (Level 3) with overall grade of Distinction, Distinction. Additionally Distinctions are required in Maths for Engineering and Applied Maths for Engineering modules. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3) with overall grade Distinction, Distinction, Distinction. Additionally Distinctions are required in Maths for Engineering and Applied Maths for Engineering modules.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3, M2, M2 in three Principal subjects If you have not taken the correct Principal subjects required for direct entry e.g. mathematics and normally a second required subject such as physics, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

ABB from 3 A levels or AB from two A levels including and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

A typical offer is D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in two A-levels If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

A typical offer is D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in two A-levels If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve AB in two A-Levels plus Cambridge Extended Certificate in Engineering (Level 3) with Distinction Additionally Distinctions are required in both Maths for Eng or Applied Maths for Eng (if studied) If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)

DD

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve Distinction, Distinction in the Engineering Design or Mechatronic Engineering AQA Tech Level 3, plus grade B in one A level subject (excluding Maths) Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.

T Level

D

A Distinction, including a Core A grade, in either of the following T-levels: Digital Production, Design and Development or Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

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