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General Engineering with Science Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Lincoln (Main Site)
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Course summary

Founded in collaboration with Siemens, the University of Lincoln’s School of Engineering has a core philosophy of research-led teaching. The engineers of the future need to be highly skilled, creative professionals who can adapt to new challenges and deliver sustainable solutions in an ever-changing environment.

At Lincoln, we aim to prepare our graduates for the challenges of employment in industry and for further study and research. Our ground-breaking collaboration with Siemens (and now with Siemens Energy) has won prestigious Lord Stafford and Times Higher Education awards.

Modules

Course Modules

For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website.

Assessment method

The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Lincoln (Main Site)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 13 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:
H149
Institution code:
L39
Campus name:
Lincoln (Main Site)
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
H149
Institution code:
L39
Campus name:
Lincoln (Main Site)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CC

To include a STEM subject.

T Level
Pass (D or E)

To be from a STEM subject

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications to include a STEM subject.

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 3 Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers from a STEM subject.

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits from a STEM subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

To include a higher level grade 4 in a STEM subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

To be from a STEM subject.

The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.

English language requirements

In addition to meeting the academic requirements, Overseas students will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Please visit our English language requirements page for a full list of the English qualifications we accept: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18800

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

Some courses may incur additional costs for items such as specialist clothing, materials or equipment, depending on the subject. Some courses include opportunities for fieldwork or field trips. Where these are compulsory, the cost of travel, accommodation and meals may be covered by the University and included in the tuition fee. Optional trips are normally self-funded unless stated otherwise. Some courses also offer optional placements in the UK or overseas, or study abroad opportunities. Students undertaking these will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and meal costs. Placements can last from a few weeks up to a full year for those choosing an optional sandwich year. Students are encouraged to secure placements independently, with support and advice available from tutors if required. The University provides comprehensive reading lists and access to core texts through its libraries but students may choose to purchase their own copies at their own expense.

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