Engineering and Technology

Program Overview

The Foundation in Engineering and Technology program at the University of Leicester Global Study Centre provides a pathway to undergraduate degrees in engineering and technology. Students gain a hands-on understanding of engineering and technology, developing transferable skills for success. The program includes modules in Academic English and Skills, Maths for Engineering, Electricity & Electronics, Engineering Physics, and Mechanics. Assessment is through individual coursework and examinations, with a minimum pass mark of 50% across all modules.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Foundation in Engineering and Technology program at the University of Leicester Global Study Centre provides a pathway to undergraduate degrees in engineering and technology.
Students will gain a hands-on understanding of engineering and technology, equipping them with transferable skills for success.
• Objectives:
• Develop fundamental knowledge in engineering and technology
• Enhance transferable academic literacy, research, and analytical skills
• Attain the required level of English language competence for undergraduate studies
• Prepare students for higher education and autonomous learning
• Cultivate graduate attributes for future employability in a global context
• Modules:
• Academic English and Skills (45 credits)
• Maths for Engineering (30 credits)
• Electricity & Electronics (15 credits)
• Engineering Physics (15 credits)
• Mechanics (15 credits)

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Individual coursework (oral and written presentations)
• Examinations
• Assessment Criteria:
• Minimum pass mark across all modules: 50%

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Electrical engineer
• Network engineer
• Astronaut
• Astrophysicist
• Civil engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Automotive industry
• Software developer
• Data scientist
• Information security analyst
• User experience designer

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Year of study Fees Foundation £16,300 Year One £22,600

• Partner University tuition fees that apply to a student after progression are payable directly to the University and are determined by the University themselves.
Information on those fees and when they may increase are published on the University website: www.le.ac.uk.