Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) with Foundation Year

For students entering via the optional Foundation Entry route, the following admission criteria will apply: -
• Individual interview
• Entrants must be aged over 18 years.
• Given the nature of the programme as an access course, applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, or relevant work/life experience and who have aspirations for professional careers in the field of engineering, but lack the requisite academic qualifications for direct entry onto the engineering degree course of interest, are welcome.
• Applicants will normally be expected to hold one or more A-Level passes in non-technical subjects plus GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics, English and a technical subject. Students with a BTEC in Engineering will also be considered. Other applicants such as mature students with vocational qualifications will be considered.
• Mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but they may still be considered for a place on the course. Mature students with no qualifications may offer experience in other forms such as life experience, work experience and continued personal and professional development. All students are interviewed and selected on merit. This course offers the opportunity for mature students who may have been out of education for a while, or without traditional qualifications, to up-skill.
UK and EU Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements.

For students entering directly onto the Foundation Degree, the following admission criteria will apply: - Applicants will normally be accepted who hold
• 80 new UCAS tariff points at A2 level, comprising one or more A-Level passes in non-technical subjects plus GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics, English and a Science.
• 80 new UCAS tariff points from a technical vocational qualification plus GCSE grade C or above in Maths
• Mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but they may still be considered for a place on the course. Mature students with no qualifications may offer experience in other forms such as life experience, work experience and continued personal and professional development. All students are interviewed and selected on merit. This course offers the opportunity for mature students who may have been out of education for a while, or without traditional qualifications, to up-skill.
UK and EU Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements.

Interview

Additional Selection Criteria: Meeting the minimum entry requirement for a course does not necessarily guarantee a place. Entry to all courses is subject to a successful interview. When assessing an application, we take into account your grades, predicted grades, reference and personal statement. From your personal statement and interview, we consider your motivation and commitment to success, and any relevant experience you may have. For some courses, we may also ask for a portfolio of appropriate work or an audition, or you may be required to find a work placement prior to enrolment. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: To gain access to some courses you may need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have criminal convictions or cautions, please do not be put off from applying for the course. Your acceptance on to the course will depend on the nature of any convictions and will be at the discretion of the University Centre and your placement provider. If you would like to discuss this issue in confidence, please contact Student Services Advisors in The Pod on 0151 353 4444, or call in to speak to them in person. Mature Students: We recognise that some mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience and, therefore, we would consider your application on an individual basis. We would take into account your work and life experience and may ask you to discuss this in more details at interview. Interview: All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team who will also update UCAS Track with details of your application.