Engineering International Foundation Year

The Engineering International Foundation Year gives you the skills you need to start an Engineering degree if you do not currently have the necessary mathematics or science qualifications.

You will need an IELTs of 5.5 in English to study the programme.

Successful completion enables you to go onto the first year of any of the following BEng courses:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

If you achieve a grade of 70% or above you are also able to progress directly to our four or five-year integrated Master’s programmes (MEng).

The Foundation Year gives you a strong grounding in the engineering fundamentals of mathematics, physics and materials. You’ll get an overview of each Engineering area, enabling you to choose the right discipline for you.

You’ll learn theory and apply this knowledge in varied practical work. The curriculum is aligned with year one of our BEng programmes, ensuring a smooth transition to your degree level studies. You will also take an Academic Reading and Writing module which will strengthen your English, and is taught in a technical engineering context.

All module information is for 2019 entry, and is subject to change:

Modules - Core 

• Foundation Mathematics 1 (ENM3001-B)
• Foundation Mathematics 2 (ENM3002-B)
• Foundation Mechanics (MAE3001-B)
• Foundation Physics (MAE3002-B)
• Fundamentals of Materials (MAE3003-B)
• Information and Communications Technologies (ENB3001-B)

Please visit our website for a full list of entry requirements. 

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Fees for 2019 entry listed below:

International: £12,190