International Foundation Programme - Engineering

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Overview

Please note this programme is currently under review and changes to modules are expected.

Learn about different engineering concepts, the principles of mechanics and the mathematical knowledge required to develop both the theoretical and practical applications of engineering. In addition to the engineering specialism modules, the programme also provides a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills recognised to prepare you for future study.

Upon successfully passing this programme (subject to progression requirements), you will be guaranteed a place on one of our engineering undergraduate degrees.

Key facts

  • Learn the skills you need to succeed in your undergraduate engineering degree
  • Develop your awareness of engineering and mathematical problems and then test these in a practical workshop
  • Upon successfully completing your International Foundation Programme you will be guaranteed a place on an engineering-based undergraduate degree at Northumbria University
  • Progress on to courses in Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering
About this course

Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of Engineering undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.

To progress and be eligible for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes you must achieve at least 40% in your International Foundation Programme.

Please note that our undergraduate degrees are currently being reviewed, however, we have previously offered the opportunity for students to progress on to the following courses:

Your progression course
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Civil Engineering BEng
Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Alternative progression options

If you would like to progress on to a degree in Art, Design and Media; Business; or Computing, English Language, Law, Media Production, Psychology and Sport subjects, please see our alternative pathway programmes:

Upon successfully passing your programme you will receive a Foundation Diploma in International English for Academic Communication which some other universities may also accept as an entry qualification.

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Course information

Level of study:
Fee:
Leads to:
Undergraduate degrees in Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements:
5 GCSE/iGCSE passes at A-C, or equivalent
IELTS requirements:
From IELTS 4.5, with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Class hours per week:
16-18
Average class size:
18
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