22Sep
UndergraduateCourse summary
TEF Gold
University of Portsmouth has opted into the TEF and received a Gold award.
Overview If you’ve got ambitions for a career in engineering, but don’t meet the entry requirements for one of our Bachelor's degree programmes, then this BEng (Hons) Engineering and Technology degree course with foundation year is ideal. In your first year, you’ll develop your skills in maths, science and technology. You can then take your skills and knowledge onto one of our engineering and technology degree courses. With a degree in engineering, you can start a career as a professional engineer in areas such as civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, electronic and energy engineering, and aerospace. What you'll experience On this course you’ll:
- Get a grounding in the maths, science and technology skills that are vital for studying engineering at degree level
- Choose the degree route to follow after your foundation year – subjects we offer include civil, mechanical and electronic engineering
- Apply your engineering skills in practical settings, working with our local charity and business partners on projects
- Spend time in our tech labs, such as the Analogue Electronics Laboratory
- Get student membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), paid for by the University.
Course details
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering Management
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Modules
Modules currently being studied:
- Computing for Engineers
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Materials and Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Principles
- Sustainability and Energy Studies
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through:
- written examinations
- coursework
- practical tests
- project work
- presentations
- Year 1 students: 60% by written exams, 23% by practical exams and 17% by coursework
- Year 2 students: 54% by written exams, 6% by practical exams and 40% by coursework
- Year 3 students: 42% by written exams, 2% by practical exams and 56% by coursework
How to apply
15Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 51 | An overall score of 51 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | 72 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components |
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Home/Islands
Year in placement/industry £925
Year abroad of a language course £925.
For further fee information please see https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance
EU
**Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship**
For further fee information please see https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance
International (Non-EU)
Year in placement/industry £1,700
Year abroad of a language course £1,700.
For further fee information please see https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/funding
**Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.**
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
University Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Tuesday 10th August - 08:30 - 20:00 Wednesday 11th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Thursday 12th August - 09:00 - 18:00 Friday 13th August - 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday 14th August - 10:00 - 15:00 Sunday 15th August - Closed Monday 16th - Monday 23rd August - 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 24th August onwards - 10:00 - 16:00