Foundation Year in Engineering
This course is ideal if you would like to join one of our engineering honours degrees but need a preparatory period of study. It provides an alternative entry route if you do not meet our standard entry requirements but have the ability to succeed at degree-level study.
The foundation year in engineering will develop your practical, technical and communication skills, and you'll apply your knowledge to real-life problems. It's taught at the University and you'll have access to all its facilities.
To apply for the foundation course, please use the application link on the course page of your chosen pathway.
Campus Information
Penrhyn Road
Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE
Roehampton Vale
Friars Avenue, London SW15 3DW
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide career support to Kingston University students and recent graduates through a blend of hands-on, practical training and events combined with a focus on building strong relationships with major and local employers and alumni.
Raise your profile
There are a number of ways in which you can raise the profile of your business on campus to help attract and retain the best talent.
Recruit Kingston talent
Our team has been created by ex-industry professionals who can provide consultancy and help with your recruitment challenges
Events
We have a broad range of career events and fairs that we run at Kingston University. Find out what we have coming up and how to get involved.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- Standard XII: 70% (CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & West Bengal boards) or 80% (all other boards)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan A-levels (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) or Cambridge A-levels. Advanced entry is possible from relevant diploma or HND programs
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 5.0 4.5 in all elements
- Pre-Masters Programme (all pathways) 5.5 5.5 in all elements
- Computing and Mathematics foundation year 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Engineering Foundation (all pathways) 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- International Foundation Year (all pathways) 4.5 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other elements
- International Year One in Business and Management 5.5 5.5 in all elements
- Science foundation year – progressing to all other courses 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Science foundation year – progressing to MPharm only 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Humanities and Arts 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Business 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Social Sciences 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A