University of Exeter has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
- Cover the core mathematics required to successfully complete a Mining Engineering degree programme at the University of Exeter.
- Learn in a friendly and structured environment where you will be supported academically and personally as you prepare to study a Mining Engineering undergraduate degree.
- Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria, you will progress into Year 1 of the BEng Mining Engineering programme (Penryn Campus),
- Depending upon the qualifications you’ve gained prior to beginning the Foundation programme it may be possible to transfer to an undergraduate programme in Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Physics which has a foundation year, provided you meet the entry requirements for that programme.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J118
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
In support of the university’s Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma. Students can check their eligibility on our contextual offer website https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/entryrequirements/contextual/
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4
For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £30900 | Year 1 |
| International | £30900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ