Engineering Foundation Year

Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons)

Your course Perhaps you’re fascinated by engineering, but have never formally studied the subject. Or you may have decided on a career change. It could also be ideal if you do not have the usual academic qualifications to study at degree level.

The Foundation Year isn’t a stand-alone course, but makes up the first year of your studies leading to a BEng or MEng degree on our Engineering courses. To go on to a degree, you must gain an average mark of 50%, and have passed each component of your Foundation Year.

We’ll explore mathematics and engineering science, and we’ll also introduce you to electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering. By looking at each discipline in turn, we could help you decide which degree is right for you.

During your studies you’ll have the chance to develop a range of transferable skills, including research, report writing and presentations. All these skills could prove useful in any career.

Example modules • Foundation Mathematics • Foundations of Engineering • Communication and Research • Engineering Investigative Studies

Your future

Successful completion of the Foundation Year, which means you must pass all four modules and attain an average mark of 50% or over. You can then progress onto one of the BEng(Hons) courses in any of our Engineering subjects.

Course info

Course length:

Year 0 of a 4 or 5yr degree

Entry requirements:

CC/MPP in a relevant subject/ 64 in relevant subjects. Plus GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above