**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll...
**Foundation courses**<br/>A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:<br/><br/>You don’t have the grades for a full degree course<br/>You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/>You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/>You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.<br/><br/>**Life as a foundation year student**<br/>During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.<br/><br/>As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/><br/>Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for aerospace engineering with our courses ranked 8th in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 and the Complete University Guide 2023. As a BEng or MEng student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art wind-tunnel research facilities and learn from world-leading experts in the field.<br/><br/>Our close links with industry help develop your employment skills, while our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare you for roles in various sectors.<br/><br/>You can also hone your practical, teamwork and leadership skills by joining one of our successful and dynamic student competition design groups. These include the UAS Challenge team.<br/><br/>This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Our aerospace engineering courses encompass advanced materials, design, aerodynamics, space systems, propulsion, and the latest in computational and simulation tools.<br/><br/>By using our extensive facilities for aerodynamics and materials testing, including our demonstrator jet engine and flight simulator, you’ll put the theory you learn into practice.<br/><br/>With our research-led teaching, specialists will guide you in areas such as aircraft and environmental aerodynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics and modelling of flows in gas-turbine engines (with links to our Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre).<br/><br/>You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. If youre not sure which route is best for you, then watch our engineering options explained video discussing the difference between the two degrees.
The University of Surrey isn't just a place to study. It's rolling parkland and cobbled streets. Live music, an on-site theatre and delicious food options. Surrey ranks 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023), and it's available through Clearing this summer!
With London right on your doorstep, you can expect award-winning work placements as part of your degree on any course. Surrey's Professional Training programme ensures career-relevant learning, experience in a professional environment, and the chance to build your CV. With over 2,30...
The University of Surrey isn't just a place to study. It's rolling parkland and cobbled streets. Live music, an on-site theatre and delicious food options. Surrey ranks 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023), and it's available through Clearing this summer!<br/><br/>With London right on your doorstep, you can expect award-winning work placements as part of your degree on any course. Surrey's Professional Training programme ensures career-relevant learning, experience in a professional environment, and the chance to build your CV. With over 2,300 providers in the UK & overseas, it's one of the largest Training Programmes in the world. You can also test your skills on campus. Surrey's fantastic facilities include a fully operational pilot process plant, wind tunnels, flight simulators, a mock courtroom, and a Clinical Simulation Centre. Guildford School of Acting presents excellent plays and musicals and their state of art Surrey Sports Park hosts regular sporting events.<br/><br/>If you've gone through Clearing and Adjustment, you just need to apply by the deadline to get guaranteed accommodation!
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H404
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Overall: BBBCC Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : Scottish National 5 - C Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:3,P:21 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Overall: 29 Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Overall: MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C Required Subjects: Maths and Physics or Chemistry GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4). Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Overall: CCC Required Subjects: Maths grade C and Physics or Chemistry GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : Scottish National 5 - C Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required Subjects: Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry A levelC,C,C Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry. |
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