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Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year with Placement
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Brunel University London
Course summary
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.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 0:
Communications, Projects and Electronic Engineering -
Engineering Science -
Foundations of Physics -
Material Science -
Mathematical Methods
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/courses/engineering-with-an-integrated-foundation-year#content
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H101
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H101
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCDD-CCD
including grade C in Mathematics or Physics. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths (in place of A Level Maths) not accepted
T LevelP
(C or above on the core)
Subjects accepted: Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, process and Control
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 88-80 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in an Engineering related subject with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced HigherCDD-CCD
including a minimum of grade C in Mathematics or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MP-MM
in Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Applied Science
with an A-Level at grade C in Maths or a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMP-MM
in an Engineering related subject with an A-Level at grade C in Maths or a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme25-26
including grade 4 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) or Maths (Applications and Interpretation) or grade 4 in Higher Level Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP-MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Merit in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H4H4H4H4H5-H4H4H4H4H4
including a minimum of H3 in Maths or Physics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMMP-MMM
in an Engineering related subject to include Merits in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
in any subject with A levels grade CC-CD including a minimum of grade C in Mathematics or Physics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM
in any subject with A levels grade CC-CD including a minimum of grade C in Mathematics or Physics
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | 60% in Brunel English Language Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| EU & International | £21795* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1895 265 265
Applicant Enquiries
Email:enquiries@brunel.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1895 265 599
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