Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year
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.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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 |
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
GCE A-level CCC to include Maths or Physics (General Studies not accepted).
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) DDD in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Further Maths for Engineering Technicians.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) DDD in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) DD in an Engineering related subject with an A-Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF) D in any subject with A-Levels grade CC to include Maths or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma 27 Points including Higher Level Maths or Physics at Grade 4. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4
Obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering with 45 credits.
A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5.
CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra Boards - Pass Standard XII with 65% from 5 subjects. Gujarat & Karnataka Boards - Pass Standard XII with 70% overall. All other Boards - Pass Standard XII with 75% overall.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all sub scores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
TOEFL: 79 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
- Course Code: H100
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
79420 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 12006 GBP
Application Fee: N/A