Overview

If you want to study an engineering-based undergraduate degree but need additional academic and English language support, this Engineering pathway will provide you with a basic foundation for further studies and the skills required to progress on to an undergraduate degree in Engineering.

You will 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 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
• Benefit from gradual assessment via portfolios that allows you to assimilate to UK academic life and develop your skills over the course of the programme
• 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 and Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering

What will I study

This course will introduce you to life studying in the UK and will develop the core academic and English language skills you will need to progress on to an undergraduate degree with Northumbria University.

Which courses can I go on to study

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

• BEng Automotive Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
• BEng Civil Engineering

All students will study the following modules:

• English for Foundation
• Academic Practice
• Engineering Skills
• Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
• Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving
• Project