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Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The Foundation Year gives you the skills you need to start a degree course in our Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, if you do not currently have the necessary qualifications.

Modules

Engineering Pathway:
Foundation Mathematics (Core),
Computer Skills and Applications (Core),
The Effective Learner (Core),
Foundation Physics (Core),
Foundation Materials (Core),
Introduction to Computer Visualisation (Option),
Introduction to Coding (Option).

Creative Industries Pathway:
Foundation Mathematics (Option),
Computer Skills and Applications (Core),
The Effective Learner (Core),
Western Philosophy and the History of Ideas (Option),
Foundation Physics (Core),
Foundation Materials (Core),
Introduction to Computer Visualisation (Core),
Introduction to Coding (Core).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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:
H101
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
H101
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

64 UCAS tariff points to include 1 GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent qualification and GCSE Mathematics at grade B/grade 6, plus GCSE English at grade D/grade 3 or equivalent.

A level - DDE

To include GCSE Mathematics at grade B/grade 6 and GCSE English at grade D/grade 3 or equivalent

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

To include GCSE Mathematics at grade B/grade 6 OR BTEC Extended Diploma (2010-2016) Any Engineering subject to include Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 4) at Pass OR BTEC Extended Diploma (2010-2016) Construction and the Built Environment to include Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment (Unit 3) at Pass OR BTEC Extended Diploma (2010-2016) Applied Science to include Mathematical Calculations for Science (Unit 7) and Using Statistics in Science (Unit 8) OR BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016) Any Engineering subject to include Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) at Pass AND GCSE English at grade D/grade 3 or equivalent

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS tariff points to include SQA National 5 grade B in Mathematics and grade D in English

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

As UCAS tariff and Maths at Standard Level grade 5 plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

64 UCAS tariff points plus Ordinary Level Mathematics at grade O3 and English Language at grade C / O4.

The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.

English language requirements for the Foundation Year in Engineering:
For the Engineering Foundation year the IELTS requirement for EU applicants is IELTS 6.0 with no sub test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

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.

We are proud to be one of the most inclusive universities in the UK. All our students have potential, and we believe that as many people as possible should have the chance to benefit from higher education, no matter what their background or circumstances.

We take the time to understand the background of our applicants, understand their journey to education, and make decisions based on an applicant’s potential to thrive at university and beyond.

Learn more on the University of Bradford website

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.

Data from:
This course and 8 other engineering (foundation only) courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Bradford, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
DDE Most common
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  2. Highest grades
  3. DEE
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
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

* 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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