Brunel’s Engineering Foundation Year is a one-year, full-time course that prepares students for the study of engineering at degree level.

It’s an ideal choice if students don’t have the required qualifications to begin an engineering degree straight away. This engineering foundation course will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to join the first year of the chosen engineering degree.

They will learn about basic engineering principles and study subjects including engineering mathematics, physics, mechanics, and materials science. They’ll be introduced to concepts of electronic engineering and develop their verbal, graphic and written communication skills.

During their studies, students will benefit from well-equipped technical facilities including the structures and materials laboratory where they’ll use industry standard equipment for the testing of materials. The latest computing software is available for them to use in purpose-built computer laboratories.

There are two one-week project breaks during which students will work in a team to gain practical knowledge of control systems, designing models, analysing design, and calculating physical parameters.

After successfully completing their engineering foundation year – with the progression grades needed for the chosen engineering course – students will start the first year of one of Brunel’s engineering degree courses with the added benefit of an optional placement year:

As an engineering with an integrated foundation year student, they will be entitled to funding throughout their studies. Brunel recommend that a student should apply and secure funding for the full five-year, MEng programme. This can be reduced if they decide not to take a placement year. They can also benefit from living on Brunel’s one London campus with direct access to all the University’s fantastic sporting and social facilities.