Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours

Program Overview

It covers core topics such as mathematics, mechanics, and materials science, and includes project and laboratory work related to the chosen engineering discipline. Graduates are equipped for careers in diverse engineering fields, including oil, gas, and energy, as well as research, consultancy, and management roles.

Program Outline

Program Objectives

• Develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to progress to one of the three-year engineering BEng degrees.

• Focus on a range of engineering topics across the discipline.

• Complete a project and laboratory work related to your chosen engineering degree.

Program Description:

This foundation year equips students with essential knowledge for successful studies in various engineering disciplines. Upon completion, participants are guaranteed a place in their preferred BEng Engineering course from the following options:

• Chemical Engineering BEng Honours (H810)
• Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours (H210)
• Civil Engineering BEng Honours (H200)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Honours (H607)
• Electronics and Computer Engineering (H652)
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering BEng Honours (H515)
• Mechanical Engineering BEng Honours (H300)

Structure and Course Schedule:

The foundation year is full-time and covers core engineering topics including:

• Foundation mathematics
• Applied mechanics
• Material science
The remaining modules cover a range of engineering and science subjects. The program includes a project and laboratory work related to the student's chosen engineering degree.

Other:

• The program is accredited and delivered by qualified staff from the School of Engineering and other science departments.

Outline:

Core Modules

• Group Project (10 credits)
• Core Mathematics (30 credits)
• Introduction to Computing (10 credits)
• Core Mathematics B (30 credits)
• Concepts in Thermal and Quantum Physics (10 credits)
• Materials Science (10 credits)
• Electricity and Magnetism (10 credits)
• Mechanics (10 credits)
• Statistics (10 credits)
• Applications of Chemistry (10 credits)

Assessment:

• Group work
• Reports
• Seminar tasks/exercises

Teaching:

• Taught lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical work
• Laboratory reports

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped for careers in various engineering fields, including oil, gas and energy, pharmaceutical, consumer products, marine, and offshore engineering.
• Research, consultancy, business, and management career opportunities are also available.

Other:

• The program is informed by research carried out by world-class researchers.
• Students conduct their own research and projects focused on the latest industry developments.

Home students Full time: 4 years Tuition fees (per year) £9,250 International students Full time: 4 years Tuition fees (per year) £27,950