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This program is mainly designed for applicants who lack the required background subjects for direct first-year admission, didn't achieve expected entry grades due to challenging circumstances, have elite athletic commitments, or are mature learners returning to education or care leavers. Loughborough's Foundation Studies initiative helps diverse students achieve their higher education goals through a specialized pathway system that allows progression to various degree programs within your chosen field - providing extra time to select your ideal course.This foundation year is ideal for:Applicants missing prerequisite subjects for their desired degree;Students who fell short of entry requirements due to difficult situations (including health issues or caregiving duties);Adult learners or those leaving care;High-performance athletes balancing academics with competitive sports.As a foundation student, you'll enjoy full university membership with access to all student union facilities, clubs, societies, sports amenities, support services, and Loughborough's exceptional campus experience.This program belongs to our Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences pathway, one of four foundation options. Available courses in this stream include:Aeronautical Engineering with Foundation YearAutomotive Engineering with Foundation YearBioengineering with Foundation YearChemical Engineering with Foundation YearCivil and Architectural Engineering with Foundation YearComputer Science with Foundation YearElectrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation YearMaterials Science with Foundation YearMathematics with Foundation YearMechanical Engineering with Foundation YearNatural Sciences with Foundation Year (maths or physics specialization)Physics with Foundation YearProduct Design and Technology with Foundation YearSports Technology with Foundation YearBenefits of a foundation yearSuccessfully completing this foundation year in Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences allows progression to our Sports Technology program or any related degree, subject to meeting progression requirements.A foundation year can significantly enhance your degree journey. It creates opportunities for courses that might have seemed inaccessible while building strong academic foundations. Many alumni report how valuable this transitional year was in adapting to university education.Our foundation program is delivered directly by university faculty members.
Typical A level offer - BBB or ABC. Typical IB offer - 32 points overall with 4 in SL maths and a Science subject. Typical BTEC offer - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD. GCSE - A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths and Science grade 6/B and English Language grade 4/C. Other - T Level Merit Overall B in Core Component. T Levels in Accounting; Finance; Management and Administration and Engineering and Manufacturing are considered. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. IELTS Academic Test Overall score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each test. TOEFL iBT Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test.