BEng (Hons) in Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year and Placement

This course 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); 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.

GCE A-level BBC-CCC to include Maths or Physics (General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and Mathematical Studies not accepted).

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) MMM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Further Maths for Engineering Technicians.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) MMM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) MM in an Engineering related subject with an A-Level at grade C in Maths or Physics.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF) M in any subject with A-Levels grade CC to include Maths or Physics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 27 Points including Higher Level Maths or Physics at Grade 4. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4.

Obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering & Science or Electronics & Software Engineering with 45 credits at Level 3.

T levels : Pass (C or above on the core) . Subjects accepted : Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control.

A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5.