For entry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Birmingham. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

All students will take the following modules: > Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles 1 > English for Academic Purposes > Mathematics for Engineering > Mechanical Stress and Dynamics > Programming > Research Design and Development > Thermofluids

Extra support: for most courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.

Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation: > Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education > Independent and Collaborative Study

Plus up to 2 of these modules: > Digital Applications > Preparatory Mathematics > Preparatory Science > Preparatory Statistics > UK Society and Culture

Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3 > Study Skills Preparation