Foundation Year in Engineering
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
This Engineering Foundation Year is part of an integrated degree programme in mechanical, aerospace, aviation, electrical, electronic, and robotic engineering. It will give you the essential study skills, mathematical knowledge, and technical understanding needed to succeed in a bachelors or integrated masters degree in engineering.
This course is in Clearing.
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Take your first step towards a full engineering degree.
In this integrated degree, you’ll get a taste of academic life in a supportive university environment. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll develop your technical and communication skills and apply your knowledge to real-life problems.
With highly experienced staff on hand to hone your skills, you’ll complete the course ready to progress to Year 1 of your chosen MEng or BEng course.
During the year, you’ll access a wide range of modern, industry-standard facilities at our Roehampton Vale campus. From a 3D design studio and mechanical engineering workshop to rolling roads, automotive testing facilities, a Lotus Exige and more, it’s got everything you need to refine your skills.
You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge further with specialist books and journals in our library, as well as in our £4m Hawker Wing.
Engineering at Kingston University
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So why do a degree in astronautics? Well, apart from being able to call yourself a rocket scientist you get to work closely with industry on amazing projects. For example, rocket engines, orbit calculations, satellites and interplanetary missions. The course is fundamental if you want to pursue a career in space, with many companies having close links with Kingston. I now have the opportunity to take my research further by pursuing a PhD in rocket engine systems, something that would have been unrealistic if not for this course.
Why choose this course
While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only are we ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, our staff are leading practitioners and researchers with strong professional networks to help you grow.
If your dream is to study an honours degree in Engineering but you’re not expecting to meet our standard entry requirements, this Foundation Year will prepare you for an exciting future.
Course content
Each module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specific transferable skills appropriate for entry to Year 1 of your chosen engineering degree course.
Please note: for student funding purposes, this is not a separate, stand-alone course, but is designed to form an integral part of a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) degree.
Modules
You will study introductory modules in applied mathematics, engineering mechanics and science required for the later years of your engineering degree. You will begin to learn to conduct and analyse engineering experimental work and to use relevant computing software. You will also be introduced to fundamental communication and study skills.
Core Modules
What career opportunities does this course offer?
You’ll complete this year with the foundational knowledge and key academic skills you need to join a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) engineering degree of your choice at Kingston University. Possible fields of study include aerospace engineering, civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and motorsport engineering.
Tap into high-quality careers and recruitment guidance from our specialist employability team. From job-seeking tips to help with CV prep, application forms, interview techniques and finding work as an international student, it’s here to get you started after studying. The team even runs regular events to help you network with employers in an informal setting.
Future Skills
Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping you with the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions. Assessment comprises exams and coursework (e.g. reports, computer and numerical exercises, laboratories and essays).
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
