Course summary
Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year is primarily for candidates who have not studied the pre-requisite subjects needed for first year entry onto the BSc Product Design and Technology course, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their performance sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers. Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the main Product Design and Technology BSc course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met. The foundation course is taught in-house by University staff, including specialist Foundation teaching staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments. Completing the foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life. Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year also provides an opportunity to students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments, via the Elite Athletes Programme. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study. If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact [email protected] before applying.
Modules
See our online prospectus for details.
Assessment method
Foundation modules are assessed by written exams and/or coursework assignments. Typical coursework assignments include: laboratory reports, essays, presentations, assessed tutorials, workshops and peer review (review fellow students’ performance). It is expected that for every hour you are in a structured class, you should spend two hours of your own time researching, writing up, learning work or doing set questions etc.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- HJFY
- Institution code:
- L79
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students: We are pleased to be working with ONCAMPUS Loughborough to deliver the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP). International students can apply directly for the Undergraduate Foundation at https://www.oncampus.global/uk/campuses/oncampus-loughborough
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language. For full details of the acceptable English language requirements see our website Loughborough University is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, and seek to ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
Other
Offers will not normally be made to those who apply simply because their A-level grades/predictions are below the requirements for direct entry to the degree course. Students who are eligible for this course include: Applications are treated on a case by case basis and a number of other personal situations may also be considered. Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview and/or maths test may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place they will be invited to visit the department, meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £22000 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £22000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Loughborough University
Loughborough
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