Not got the UCAS points required to start an undergraduate engineering degree? Returning to education or changing your career? This one-year course is the ideal way to prepare for degree study, with successful completion granting direct access to undergraduate engineering, manufacture, yacht design or electronics courses.
By the time you start your course you will have acquired an essential portfolio of academic and subject specific skills, giving you the very best chance of achieving a high-level degree.
Modules of study include a group technology project; an expl...
Not got the UCAS points required to start an undergraduate engineering degree? Returning to education or changing your career? This one-year course is the ideal way to prepare for degree study, with successful completion granting direct access to undergraduate engineering, manufacture, yacht design or electronics courses.<br/><br/>By the time you start your course you will have acquired an essential portfolio of academic and subject specific skills, giving you the very best chance of achieving a high-level degree.<br/><br/>Modules of study include a group technology project; an exploration of information and analysis; a theoretical and applied look at concepts and processes within technology; and a project relating directly to your chosen degree path. The degree related project is undertaken with the support of academics who will be teaching on the degree programme you have chosen. This ensures that the skills and knowledge which you develop during the foundation year will be directly applicable to your degree studies.<br/><br/>Throughout your time at foundation level you will benefit from a supportive and student focused approach to learning. The course team have significant experience of working with students from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. Foundation courses are taught in relatively small groups with a focus on individual development and learning by doing. This teaching style develops through the year, gently putting the emphasis on the learner in preparation for further study at degree level.<br/><br/>Collaborative working is another key element of the course. From the start of the year you’ll work on both individual and group work, helping you to meet fellow students and develop group working skills. These are essential in the science and engineering industries, where cross-discipline working and teamwork are vital parts of delivering successful projects.<br/><br/>A programme of study specifically designed to help students with unconventional qualifications to access degree programmes.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>This Foundation Year offers the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge you need to begin on one of our degree programmes. These can lead to challenging careers in the STEM industries, where graduate salaries and employment prospects are good and the work undertaken is critical to the economy.<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This course is intended for students without the UCAS points for direct entry. This could be mature students returning to education, younger students without the required qualifications, or students looking to change career path after completing further education qualifications.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HH61
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 From completed A-levels, BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MP ASIn combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMP OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaPPP Extended ProjectIn combination with other qualifications. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)In combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateIn combination with other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)M OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaMM OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)MP AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)MM AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)PPP AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)D A levelD,D From a minimum of two completed A levels. T LevelP Pass grade (D or E) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,050 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |