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A foundation year prepares you with essential academic skills and confidence for university-level study, particularly if you don't meet the standard entry criteria for your chosen program.
This program enables you to explore your creative abilities while gaining practical technical knowledge to become a highly competent, industry-ready professional.
For those aspiring to work at the forefront of engineering - creating and refining components and systems used across manufacturing, construction, and various sectors - this program provides ideal preparation.
You'll employ the innovative CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) methodology to address mechanical engineering challenges. Developed by MIT, this internationally recognized educational framework emphasizes practical, hands-on learning to develop evaluated solutions for real-world engineering problems. We're among just a few UK institutions offering this CDIO approach.
4 years
A Levels EEE if youve studied Maths Science Physics Engineering BBC if not
BTEC PPP if youve studied Maths Science Physics Engineering DMM if not
Access Pass 45 Credits in a related subject 15 Distinctions and 30 Meritsin a nonrelated subject
International Baccalaureate 24 28 points depending on subjects studied
Combinations A combination of qualifications totalling 32 UCAS points minimum
You also need 5 GCSEs C or 4 or above including English, Maths & Science.
Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications will also be considered.
IELTS - 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum of 60 overall - Reading 8, Listening 7, Speaking 16 and Writing 18