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Develop your key skills and knowledge across our Engineering and Physical Science subjects as you decide which first-year course is right for you. Well help you make the transition to university life, starting you on your journey in higher education and preparing you for exciting careers.
If you don’t have the required qualifications for our undergraduate programmes, this Foundatio...
Unlock your potential with our Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year. Dive into the worlds of maths, science and engineering and prepare to join our undergraduate programmes.<br/><br/>Develop your key skills and knowledge across our Engineering and Physical Science subjects as you decide which first-year course is right for you. Well help you make the transition to university life, starting you on your journey in higher education and preparing you for exciting careers.<br/><br/>If you don’t have the required qualifications for our undergraduate programmes, this Foundation Year will open the door to your future. You’ll build a broad knowledge base across science, engineering, computer science and mathematics.<br/><br/>Study in degree-level labs and teaching spaces so you’re ready for the next step. With a strong emphasis on essential maths knowledge, youll also take core modules in skills and scientific thinking.<br/><br/>You can then choose which pathway you want to follow with more specialised content leading to progression to any of our undergraduate degrees in the college of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HFJ0
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3 out of which 30 are at Distinction.
32
5,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
DDD
BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered in the following subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Computing
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
B,B,B
Students taking A level Mathematics are not considered. General Studies is not considered. Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics is required
M
Merit overall with core grade B. Must be in one of the following subjects: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Design and Development for Engineering & manufacturing
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |