
Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Engineers solve problems – including ones involving their education. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study an engineering degree at Leicester, this engineering foundation degree will get you there.
Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as engineering, but don’t have the traditional entry requirements.
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and s...
Engineers solve problems – including ones involving their education. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study an engineering degree at Leicester, this engineering foundation degree will get you there. <br/><br/>Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as engineering, but don’t have the traditional entry requirements.<br/><br/>The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BEng (or MEng) Engineering courses.<br/><br/>By completing the STEM Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree.<br/>You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across a number of departments. <br/>The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond.<br/>During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services.<br/>You will have a personal tutor to support you.
Why Choose University of Leicester During Clearing?
Leicester isn't just a TEF-Gold rated (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023), a top 25 UK university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and Daily Mail's University of the Year 2025. It's cutting-edge research, world-class facilities, an incredible network of expert teaching staff, a warm campus community, and a place to call home.
What's more, all Clearing applicants are guaranteed a place in Leicester's accommodation! Expect modern furnishings, speedy Wi-Fi and cosy lounge areas - all at a range of costs and sizes. To secure a spot, make sure you've com...
Leicester isn't just a TEF-Gold rated (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023), a top 25 UK university (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and Daily Mail's University of the Year 2025. It's cutting-edge research, world-class facilities, an incredible network of expert teaching staff, a warm campus community, and a place to call home.<br/> <br/>What's more, all Clearing applicants are guaranteed a place in Leicester's accommodation! Expect modern furnishings, speedy Wi-Fi and cosy lounge areas - all at a range of costs and sizes. To secure a spot, make sure you've completed your application before 1st September.<br/> <br/>With a student body made up of Midlanders, Brits, and people from across the world, you're bound to make friends for life at Leicester. Whatever you're passionate about, there are plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people, with societies including Film, Debating, Art, Bollywood, Archery & Tennis. Leicester is also one of the most student-friendly cities in the UK. You've got music venues, bars, pubs & clubs all on your doorstep!
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H991
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
Access to HE Diploma
D:24
Must be in a science related subject which should include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Must be in a science related subject which should include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language grade 4/C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with A level maths or physics
Extended Project
Considered when combined with other qualifications including A level maths and physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with A level maths or physics
A level
T Level
M
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Maintenance Installation and Repair. Maths Test Required.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered when combined with other qualifications including A level maths and physics
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Fees and funding
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 |
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