
Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year with Placement Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year with Placement Beng (Hon)
Brunel’s Engineering Foundation Year is a one-year, full-time course that prepares you for the study of engineering at degree level.
It’s an ideal choice if you don’t have the required qualifications to begin an engineering degree straight away. This engineering foundation course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to join the first year of your chosen engineering degree.
You will learn about basic engineering principles and study subjects including engineering mathematics, physics, mechanics, and materials science. You’ll be introduced to concepts ...
Brunel’s Engineering Foundation Year is a one-year, full-time course that prepares you for the study of engineering at degree level.<br/><br/>It’s an ideal choice if you don’t have the required qualifications to begin an engineering degree straight away. This engineering foundation course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to join the first year of your chosen engineering degree.<br/><br/>You will learn about basic engineering principles and study subjects including engineering mathematics, physics, mechanics, and materials science. You’ll be introduced to concepts of electronic engineering and develop your verbal, graphic and written communication skills.<br/><br/>During your studies, you will benefit from well-equipped technical facilities including the structures and materials laboratory where you’ll use industry standard equipment for the testing of materials. The latest computing software is available for you to use in purpose-built computer laboratories.<br/><br/>There are two one-week project breaks during which you’ll work in a team to gain practical knowledge of control systems, designing models, analysing design, and calculating physical parameters.<br/><br/>After successfully completing your engineering foundation year – with the progression grades needed for your chosen engineering course – you will start the first year of one of Brunel’s engineering degree courses with the added benefit of an optional placement year:<br/><br/>Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Civil Engineering with Sustainability BEng (Hons)<br/>Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/>Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)<br/><br/>As an engineering with an integrated foundation year student you will be entitled to funding throughout your studies. We recommend that you apply and secure funding for the full five-year MEng programme. This can be reduced if you decide not to take a placement year. You can also benefit from living on Brunel’s one London campus with direct access to all the University’s fantastic sporting and social facilities.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H101
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering & Science or Electronics & Software Engineering with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27
including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) or Maths (Applications and Interpretation) or grade 4 in Higher Level Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H4,H4,H4,H4
including H3 in Maths or Physics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Further Maths for Engineering Technicians.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
in an engineering related subject with an A Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and an A Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,C
including Mathematics or Physics
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M3,M3,M3
including Mathematics or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject with A levels grade CC including Mathematics or Physics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject with A levels grade CC including Mathematics or Physics
A level
B,B,C
C,C,C
including Mathematics or Physics. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths (in place of A Level Maths) not accepted
T Level
P
(C or above on the core) and a minimum of grade C in A level Maths or Further Maths Subjects accepted: Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, process and Control
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £24,795 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |