Engineering Foundation

    Foundation of Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University

    Foundation of Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University

    The Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University is a Foundation program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Headington and Wheatley campuses in Oxford, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 24,537 / year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

    About Foundation of Engineering Foundation

    Overview

    The demand for engineers is at an all-time high in the UK. By studying our foundation course, you’ll be taking your first step to success. We’ll prepare you for degrees in mechanical, motorsport, and automotive engineering, so you can kickstart your career and become part of this exciting industry.

    Technical expertise meets creativity and imagination on this course. You'll explore the basic mathematical and scientific principles in engineering and how they apply to the real world. All of this knowledge will help you bring ideas to life.

    Gaining hands-on experience will be important too. You’ll work with real engine components and take part in industry-inspired workshops, with plenty of time spent in our laboratories. At times it will be challenging, but it means you’ll feel ready to join one of our degree programmes by the end of your foundation year.

    If you're a motorsports fanatic then there’s no better place to study than Oxford Brookes. We’re connected to the industry and even have our own Formula Student team which you can get involved with as a foundation student.

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    Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University is a one-year course for students who wish to take a degree in engineering but who do not have the necessary science A-level grades (or equivalents).

    Disciplines

    School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Foundation of Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University

    Entry Requirements

    GCSE: Maths at grade 5/B; English Language at grade 4/C minimum normally required

    Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    Career Opportunities after Completing Foundation of Engineering Foundation

    Careers

    If you pass this foundation course, we guarantee you a place on one of our engineering degree programmes. Students who progress to a degree subject have even become members of staff for the department after graduating.

    Whatever you decide to do next, you’ll get support from the University Career Service. The team can help you research companies and careers, as well as explain how to apply for jobs.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,537 / year
    Foundation of Engineering Foundation at Oxford Brookes University
    Oxford Brookes University
    Oxford Brookes University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Oxford

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