University of York
Heslington
York
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Engineering with a Foundation Year
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 10/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
If you have potential, but you're missing the appropriate qualifications, then our foundation year course offers a route onto our Engineering degree programmes.
The course is aimed at:
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A level students who have not recently studied Maths
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Mature students looking to change their career
You'll spend your foundation year learning maths and physics content to A level standard. You'll also apply this learning to develop your practical skills in experimental labs.
After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll transfer into Year 1 of an Engineering degree of your choice.
We build employability into every aspect of our courses. Alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, you'll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors.
All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BEng) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MEng) courses.
Find out more about The University of York’s undergraduate degrees in engineering: https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/engineering-undergraduate/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 10/2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- H100
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- H100
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level
If you already have, or are currently studying A Level Mathematics you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year.
Extended Project - C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
This course is designed for students who have not studied Maths at A level or mature students looking for a career change. Regardless of your background, if you have the potential to succeed on our course we'd love to hear from you.
Every applicant is considered individually and we are looking for evidence that you are capable of dealing with the workload of the course. This might be by being in full-time employment or other experience, or by successfully completing three A-levels (usually at BBB grades) or equivalent qualifications. We welcome enquiries from individuals who wish to discuss their specific circumstances including any mitigating factors.
In addition to the strength of your entry qualifications, we may also consider prior performance in maths qualifications, such as GCSE or Core Maths, as part of our selection process. If your application meets our interview criteria, you will be invited to attend an academic interview to discuss your application with us.
Please get in touch with us for an informal discussion if you are interested in our foundation year programmes but you’re unsure whether you meet our criteria.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- All suitable applicants will be invited to interview.
- Other
- We ordinarily expect applicants to demonstrate GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 or Core Maths at Grade C. Please state any mitigating circumstances that may have affected performance at this level in your application. Please also state any predicted grades for any incomplete qualifications in your application.
English language requirements
Undergraduate English Language requirements https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/
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.
Contextual offers take social and economic factors that may have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential into account.
We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.
With a contextual offer, UK students can receive a reduced offer of up to two grades below our typical entry requirements.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £32350 | Year 1 |
| International | £32350 | Year 1 |
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
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
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