Foundation Year in Engineering

    Foundation Year in Engineering

    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Foundation Year in Engineering

    About

    This course is ideal if you would like to join one of our engineering honours degrees but need a preparatory period of study. It provides an alternative entry route if you do not meet our standard entry requirements but have the ability to succeed at degree-level study.

    The foundation year in engineering will develop your practical, technical and communication skills, and you'll apply your knowledge to real-life problems. It's taught at the University and you'll have access to all its facilities.

    To apply for the foundation course, please use the application link on the course page of your chosen pathway.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typical offer 2025

    • 64 UCAS points from two Level 3 qualifications
    • A-levels: any subjects
    • BTEC National Diploma (grades MM) in any subject
    • BTEC National Extended Diploma (grades MPP) in any subject

    Candidates are also required to hold a GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent.

    Typical offer 2024

    • 64 UCAS points from two Level 3 qualifications
    • A-levels: any subjects (General Studies and native language A-level not accepted)
    • BTEC Diploma (grades MM)
    • BTEC Extended Diploma (grades MPP) in any subject
    • Key Skills: points not accepted in tariff

    Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

    Additional requirements

    Entry on to this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio.

    Alternative routes

    We will consider a range of alternative Level 3 qualifications or significant work experience that are equivalent to the standard offer.

    Please note: This is not a stand-alone course but is an integrated foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree. UCAS codes are included on the relevant webpage for the course you would like to study which offer the foundation year option.

    International

    We welcome applications from International Applicants. View our standard entry requirements from your country.

    All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

    Country-specific information

    You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

    Typical offer and UCAS points explained

    Like most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system for our course entry requirements.

    Find out more about UCAS Tariff points and see how A-level, AS level, BTEC Diploma and T-level qualifications translate to the points system.

    Career

    After you graduate

    Once you have completed this course, you can join a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) engineering degree of your choice at Kingston University in the fields of aerospace engineering, civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or motorsport engineering, dependent on satisfactory grades. 

    Careers and recruitment advice

    The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.

    The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting. For example, in the picture here students are practising their interview skills with real employers at a 'speed interviewing' event on campus.

    Employability preparation at Kingston University

    In addition to building expertise in your own discipline, our courses will also help you to develop key transferable skills that you'll need for professional life or further study once you graduate.  

    As well as a range of careers and employability activities at Kingston, we also offer you the chance to apply and develop your skills in live contexts as an integral part of your course. Opportunities include: 

    • placements
    • working or studying abroad
    • volunteering
    • peer mentoring roles
    • internship opportunities within and outside the University. 

    In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete a major 'capstone' project where you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to a range of real issues in different contexts. This is a great way to learn and is a valuable bridge to employment or further research at masters level.

     

     

    Courses available after you graduate

    If you decide that you would like to go on to postgraduate study after your undergraduate course, we offer a 10% discount on our postgraduate course tuition fees to our alumni.  

    Fee Information

    Foundation Year in Engineering
    Kingston University
    Kingston University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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