Course summary
Strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you progress on to year one of your honour's degree. You are guaranteed progression on to your chosen degree after passing your foundation year. You will study a range of modules including:
- maths
- computer methods
- electricity and magnetism
- mechanics
- physics
- lab skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture and Built Environment*
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematical Sciences**
- Physics and Astronomy
Modules
The course consists of modules in computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics. The particular modules you study will be determined by the pathway you have chosen and your destination school (the one you wish to progress onto after the foundation programme). There are certain core (compulsory) modules that are always available, but the optional modules available will vary from year to year. During the first week and beyond, staff will be on hand to offer advice and support in choosing the relevant modules that will be suited to you, in order to give you the best possible start for the first year of your chosen degree.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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:
- H100
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall
Additional entry requirements
Other
This course is only open to Home students. International students should apply for the Science and Engineering Foundation Certificate at the University of Nottingham International College.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £22500* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £22500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Clearing contact details
Applicant Enquiry FormClearing - Apply Online
0115 951 5559
Additional information
View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUndergraduate admissions
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