GBP 6,000
Engineering Foundation Year
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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Program Details
- Degree
- Foundation
- Major
- Biomedical Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering
- Area of study
- Engineering
- Timing
- Full time
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Engineering Foundation Year
The Engineering Foundation Year is designed for talented, enthusiastic students from UK state schools who aspire to become engineers and have experienced barriers to achieving the grades needed for direct entry to UCL's undergraduate engineering degrees. With a fully integrated support package in place, this programme is designed to help students succeed.
Study Mode
- Full-time
Duration
- 1 academic year
- 1+3 academic years (BEng) or 1+4 academic years (MEng)
Tuition Fees (2025/26)
- UK tuition fees: £6,000
- Overseas tuition fees: Fees to be confirmed
Programme Starts
- September 2025
Application Deadline
- 29 January 2025
UCAS Course Code
The UCAS codes for the integrated Engineering foundation degrees are listed below.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- UCAS Points: 100
- Accepted Qualifications: Any combination of the qualifications listed below, with no specific subject requirements. Students should have studied for these qualifications at a UK state school:
- A levels
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma – preferably related to an engineering discipline
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – preferably related to an engineering discipline
- Scottish Advanced Highers
- Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
- Welsh Baccalaureate
- T Levels
- Other Level 3 qualifications that confer UCAS points may still be considered but could be less competitive.
- Students will not be eligible if they have completed a Level 4 qualification or higher (for example, a Higher National Certificate) or more than one year of an undergraduate degree.
Non-Academic
- GCSEs: Currently, the GCSE entry requirements are C or 4 in both GCSE English Language and Mathematics.
- Notes: Mature and forced migrant applicants only: Please note that we also consider qualifications not listed above, and the work experience of mature applicants, on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirements
The English language level for this programme is: Level 1.
Course Overview
The Engineering Foundation Year is designed for students who do not meet the standard requirements for entry at UCL and want to spend one year developing professional and personal skills alongside core academic content. This programme enables students to develop confidence, academic and study skills, and gain subject-specific knowledge.
What this Course Will Give You
If you have aspirations to become an engineer but do not have the qualifications for direct entry at UCL, this is an opportunity to transform your future. You will learn the foundational knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems, benefiting from a teaching framework that is at the heart of engineering education across UCL.
Teaching and Learning
During the foundation year, students will take a number of individual modules. The modules are not credit-bearing. However, the volume of work is comparable to a 120-credit year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.
Modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Engineering Projects and Skills
- Applied Science and Experimentation
Assessment
Assessment methods include exams, work portfolios, quizzes, peer grading, and practical activities.
Fees and Funding
Fees for this Course
- Tuition fees (2025/26): £6,000
- Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase.
Funding Your Studies
Engineering Foundation Year students will be given the option to apply for means-tested bursaries. Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries.
Next Steps
Your Application
The Engineering Foundation Year is designed to address educational disadvantage. We will consider a broad range of possible educational backgrounds, and applications will be reviewed and assessed carefully against academic and eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Selection
For further information on UCL's selection process, see: How we assess your application. After your application has been reviewed, if we wish to take your application forward, you will be invited to an assessment day in winter/spring 2025, where you will meet members of the Engineering Foundation Year team at UCL.
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Services
Student services
UCL is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment where students and staff of all religions, and none, can thrive.
- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
Library services
You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us. Your UCL user ID means that email, wifi, library and print facilities will be available to you whenever you need them.
The libraries are an invaluable resource, find out about the services they provide, when they are open and search the catalogue.ICT services
Support is available from IT services 24 hours a day, ensuring that you have 24/7 cover for all IT queries.
IT Services is your point of contact for supported computer hardware, software, IT account or other IT related issues; including telephone, audio visual and printing queries.