If youre returning to education, or didnt study maths at A level, our foundation year will update the maths and physics knowledge you need to transfer onto one of our Engineering degree courses.
Youll spend your first year learning maths and physics content to A level standard, and youll begin to develop your practical skills in the electronics lab. If you successfully complete the foundation year youll automatically continue onto the first year of our BEng Engineering course or one of our other specialist BEng courses. In addition, if you achieve a high score in the Founda...
If youre returning to education, or didnt study maths at A level, our foundation year will update the maths and physics knowledge you need to transfer onto one of our Engineering degree courses.<br/><br/>Youll spend your first year learning maths and physics content to A level standard, and youll begin to develop your practical skills in the electronics lab. If you successfully complete the foundation year youll automatically continue onto the first year of our BEng Engineering course or one of our other specialist BEng courses. In addition, if you achieve a high score in the Foundation Year exams you will have the opportunity to transfer onto one of our MEng courses which take you all the way through to a Masters-level qualification. We build employability into every aspect of our courses. Alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, youll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors and thrive in management roles. All of our courses are available with a year in industry, which gives you the opportunity to gain vital experience in the workplace and find out more about your career options. The year in industry is generally taken in the year prior to your final year of study. Well help you find a suitable placement. You will be fully supported by an academic member of staff who will visit you in the workplace and meet you regularly to discuss your placement work.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H100
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherPlease use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:24 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. Scottish Advanced HigherPlease use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectC If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. A levelB,B,B Excluded Subjects: If you already have, or are currently studying A Level Mathematics you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year. T LevelWe consider a range of T Level qualifications. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications. |
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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 | £31,100 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |