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Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year with Placement
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Brunel’s Engineering Foundation Year is a one-year, full-time course that prepares you for the study of engineering at degree level.
It’s an ideal choice if you don’t have the required qualifications to begin an engineering degree straight away. This engineering foundation course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to join the first year of your chosen engineering degree.
You will learn about basic engineering principles and study subjects including engineering mathematics, physics, mechanics, and materials science. You’ll be introduced to concepts of electronic engineering and develop your verbal, graphic and written communication skills.
During your studies, you will benefit from well-equipped technical facilities including the structures and materials laboratory where you’ll use industry standard equipment for the testing of materials. The latest computing software is available for you to use in purpose-built computer laboratories.
There are two one-week project breaks during which you’ll work in a team to gain practical knowledge of control systems, designing models, analysing design, and calculating physical parameters.
After successfully completing your engineering foundation year – with the progression grades needed for your chosen engineering course – you will start the first year of one of Brunel’s engineering degree courses with the added benefit of an optional placement year:
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Civil Engineering with Sustainability BEng (Hons)
Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
As an engineering with an integrated foundation year student you will be entitled to funding throughout your studies. We recommend that you apply and secure funding for the full five-year MEng programme. This can be reduced if you decide not to take a placement year. You can also benefit from living on Brunel’s one London campus with direct access to all the University’s fantastic sporting and social facilities.
Modules
Year 0:
Communications, Projects and Electronic Engineering -
Engineering Science -
Foundations of Physics -
Material Science -
Mathematical Methods
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H101
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H101
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC - CCC
including Mathematics or Physics. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths (in place of A Level Maths) not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering & Science or Electronics & Software Engineering with 45 credits at Level 3.
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
in an engineering related subject with an A Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - M
in any subject with A levels grade CC including Mathematics or Physics
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Further Maths for Engineering Technicians.
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
including Mathematics or Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches)/Maths (Applications and Interpretation) or grade 4 in Higher Level Physics
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4
including H3 in Maths or Physics
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M3, M3, M3
including Mathematics or Physics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and an A Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - M
in any subject with A levels grade CC including Mathematics or Physics
T Level - P
(C or above on the core) and a minimum of grade C in A level Maths/Further Maths
Subjects accepted: Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, process and Control
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 1 other engineering (foundation only) course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- BBB
- Highest grades
- DDE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £23615* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £23615* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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