Engineering Foundation Year
Engineers use science to create practical solutions to problems. Robotics, spacecraft, skyscrapers, artificial intelligence (AI), medical innovations and computer chips all fall within the engineering field. In fact, engineers can make a difference to almost any sector or situation - could that be you? We'll help you to gain new knowledge, learn academic and study skills, and develop your confidence levels so you'll have what it takes to transform your life.
Who can apply?
The Engineering Foundation Year at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is for people from groups underrepresented at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ who aspire to become engineersÌýbut do not meet the standard entry requirements for Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s undergraduate engineering degrees.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, applicants must meet a mixture of academic and non-academic eligibility criteria, and be deemed eligible by Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Admissions for UK/home fee status.ÌýPlease review our prospectus to find out more, or contact us with any questions.
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What makes it so special?
- You’ll gain the confidence and educational foundations needed to thrive as an undergraduate student
- Range of degrees available with Integrated Foundation Year, from Chemical Engineering to Computer Science - to which you are guaranteed admission upon passing the EFY
- A 'wrap-around' support package will help you with everything, from developing your study and writingÌýskills to caring for your wellbeing
- A 'buddy' scheme with a current, undergraduate student mentor will help you to feel connected
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is the 9thÌýbest university in the world, 5th best university in Europe, and 4th in the UKÌý ()
- Project-based and hands on learning will be enhanced by purpose-built, fully accessible Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ East campus, withÌýcutting-edge facilities
- You'll be part of a community that is focused on using knowledge to bring about real world impact,Ìýreflected in how you will beÌýtaught