Engineering Foundation

This course can be a stepping stone towards one of our undergraduate Engineering degrees upon successful completion, and is a great place to start if you are returning to study. It is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including mature students and people looking for a change of career.

Key features:

Master core skills in science, mathematics, design and IT, and feel confident about starting the first year of your Engineering degree.

Be taught by supportive academic experts and technicians from the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development.

Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities.

Join student societies such as DMU Flyers and DMU Racing to meet like-minded people and further explore areas of engineering.

Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Block 1: Engineering and academic skills

Block 2: Electronic and mechanical principles

Block 3: Engineering design

Block 4: Engineering data analysis

Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.

A variety of teaching techniques are used including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. You will also learn via research and presentation of findings and report writing. The course is taught by expert staff with many years of experience in teaching students who may find Mathematics and Physics difficult. Help and support is always available and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and understand new concepts.

Continuous assessment forms a major part of the course. Assessment methods include phase tests, weekly quizzes, laboratory experiments and a CAD assignment.

Each block of study requires approx. 14 hours of contact time per week (84hrs per block), with an additional 120 hours of self study (approx.) required per block.