16Nov
UndergraduateDe Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This year is the first year of a four-year integrated degree course. It is designed for students who wish to study Engineering, but do not meet the entry requirements to start a degree course directly. By successfully completing this Year Zero course, you will be able to progress to the first year of an undergraduate engineering degree at DMU (Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics).
- This course is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including mature students and people looking for a change of career.
- Master core skills in science, mathematics, design and IT, and feel confident about starting the first year of your Engineering degree.
- Be taught by supportive academic experts and technicians from the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development.
- Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities.
- Join student societies such as DMU Flyers and DMU Racing to meet like-minded people and further explore areas of engineering.
Modules
Block 1: Engineering Principles Block 2: Reverse Engineering Block 3: Electromechanical Principles and Design Block 4: Engineering Data Analysis Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment method
Continuous assessment forms a major part of the course. Assessment methods include phase tests, weekly quizzes, laboratory experiments and a CAD assignment.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- H108
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester Campus
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Student Outcomes
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
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16250 | 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
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH