Engineering Foundation Year (General) Beng (Hon)

Interested in pursuing a career in engineering, but haven’t formally studied the subject before? Or perhaps you’re looking to make an exciting career change? This Engineering Foundation Year course is ideal if you don’t have the usual academic qualifications to study at a degree level. <br/><br/>It provides you with a strong foundational understanding of key areas of mathematics and engineering. The Foundation Year isn’t a stand-alone course; it provides introductory level study, and leads to the following: <br/><br/><strong>Computing:</strong> Information Technology BSc(Hons). <br/><br/><strong>Engineering:</strong> Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng(Hons), Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng(Hons), Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons), Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng(Hons), Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons), Mechatronic Engineering BEng(Hons). <br/><br/><strong>Games Development:</strong> Games Development (Production) BSc(Hons). <br/><br/><strong>Maths:</strong> Mathematics BSc(Hons). <br/><br/><strong>Music Technology:</strong> Sound Engineering and Music Production BSc(Hons). <br/><br/>To progress to a degree, you must gain an average mark of 40 per cent, and have passed each component of your Foundation Year. <br/><br/>If you’re a home student, on completion of the Engineering Foundation Year, you’ll automatically be considered for a £1,000 scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees, subject to passing specified eligibility criteria. <br/><br/><strong>Why Study Engineering Foundation Year leading to a BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?</strong> <br/>This is year zero of a four- or five -year full-time degree. You’ll study the foundations of mathematics and engineering while building your confidence in the practical application of engineering skills. <br/><br/>The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. <br/><br/><strong>Professional Bodies</strong> <br/>At Huddersfield, you can study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/><strong>Why Huddersfield?</strong> <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.