Engineering Foundation with pathways in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical Engineering
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal if you would like to join one of our engineering honours degrees but need a preparatory period of study. It provides an alternative entry route if you do not meet our standard entry requirements but have the ability to succeed at degree-level study.
The foundation year in engineering will develop your practical, technical and communication skills, and you'll apply your knowledge to real-life problems. It's taught at the University and you'll have access to all its facilities.
Modules reflect the degree subject you choose but will include one of the following:
Engineering
You'll gain study skills for your degree, look at relevant career options and be introduced to business and project management.
Professional Success
You'll gain study skills for your degree, look at relevant career options and be introduced to business and project management.
Foundation Project-based Learning
You'll work on independent and group projects in your subject area, developing skills in team working, critical thinking and data handling.
Once you have completed this course, you can join a BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) engineering degree of your choice, dependent on satisfactory grades.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- The Aerospace Engineering BEng/MEng course received 100% satisfaction with learning resources (National Student Survey 2018).
- The Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
- 100% of students from the MEchnical Engineering BEng/MEng course are in highly-skilled employment or further study six months after graduating (DHLE 2016/17).
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Curriculum
What you will study
Each module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specific transferable skills appropriate for entry to Year 1 of your chosen engineering degree course.
Please note: for student funding purposes, this is not a separate, stand-alone course, but is designed to form an integral part of a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) degree.
Modules
You will study introductory modules in applied mathematics, engineering mechanics and science required for the later years of your engineering degree. You will begin to learn to conduct and analyse engineering experimental work and to use relevant computing software. You will also be introduced to fundamental communication and study skills.
Core modules
- Professional Success
- Foundation Project-Based Learning
- Engineering
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Career Opportunities
After you graduate
Once you have completed this course, you can join a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) engineering degree of your choice at Kingston University in the fields of aerospace engineering, civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or motorsport engineering, dependent on satisfactory grades.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from the industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting. For example, in the picture here students are practising their interview skills with real employers at a 'speed interviewing' event on campus.