Program Overview
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering at The University of Manchester. The ONLY specialist international Foundation year that guarantees an offer to study at The University of Manchester.
This program is available to study
on campus only
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Course features
Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
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Program Outline
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Maximum class size (for English language teaching):
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20
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Course Delivery Method
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On-Campus
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Class duration:
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Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Where will it take me?
This course leads to the following degrees:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering-MEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Electronic Engineering-MEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering with Management-BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering with Management-MEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering-MEng (Hons)
Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-BEng (Hons)
Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)
Mechatronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)
Mechatronic Engineering-MEng (Hons)
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Core Modules:
This module offers you an insight into one of the university’s core goals, helping you develop your own personal attributes so that they're aligned with the attributes The University of Manchester looks for in its students.
You will learn:
what the top attributes are that universities and employers are looking for
how to evidence and develop these attributes in themselves
what the importance of social responsibility is to the University and how you can also benefit from helping the University achieve its core goal
how to work well within a group to design, deliver and evaluate a group project.
""">Manchester University Link Tutors’ Award
This module asks the question, “What information do students need to be familiar with when they come to study in an unfamiliar academic environment?”. Throughout their period of study with us, students will be guided to answer this question by learning how to:
operate efficiently and effectively in a modern academic environment
use essential digital tools such as Microsoft Office
ensure you are prepared for digital assessments
prepare for the personal, social, health and economic challenges of living and studying within a new country
maximize your chances for a successful university application.
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Specialist Modules:
This module builds on the fundamental principles
of general chemistry, including:
concepts of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry
the social, environmental, economic and technological impact of chemistry on the community.
""">Chemistry
You will develop a methodical approach to problem solving using mathematical techniques and theory.
PLEASE NOTE: Modules are automatically assigned, not chosen - dependent on each student's chosen degree. Students will be enrolled on the correct modules automatically when they begin their program, and must study the modules they have been given in order to be able to progress to their chosen degree.
Students will be automatically assigned 3 modules from the specialist content modules available, and 1 module from the specialist English modules available.
""">Mathematics
This module is intended for more expert mathematicians and explores complex areas of mathematics.
""">Further Mathematics
A wide variety of topics is included of particular relevance to students wishing to pursue a degree in physics or an engineering-related field.
""">Physics
The EAP module is designed to help students with all other academic modules. It is build around six core strands:
writing
reading
lecture and seminar skills
academic skills
ICT
tutorials.
""">English for Academic Purposes
This module is for students with a higher level of English, and focuses on tasks which develop literature-based research skills, which can then be applied to a global issue (as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals). The module aims to develop students’ ability to communicate the results of their research both in an oral presentation and in an extended essay.
""">Research and Communication Skills
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. Assessment will be by:
coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experiment reports, computer use)
mid-course and end-of-course examinations
formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
Extended
Develop your academic knowledge, English language and study skills in a nine month program.
