**Summary** This foundation year is designed to introduce you to degree-level study in engineering, physics or mathematics. It gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress onto courses such as the MEng Chemical Engineering. It is ideal if you do not have the required A level subjects, are studying a BTEC, are returning to education as a mature or are an international student. You will build a strong grounding in mathematics and topics in physics and engineering science, and on successful completion you will progress to the next level of your chosen degree. **Key features of the course** • Prepare for degree study. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the four-year MEng in Chemical Engineering. • Build core knowledge. Study essential topics in mathematics, mechanical and physical science, computer programming, and electricity and electronics. • Learn in different ways. Teaching combines lectures, workshops, tutorials and independent study to support your development. • Gain practical experience. Take part in regular laboratory sessions, applying your knowledge through hands-on experiments. • Develop key skills. Strengthen your critical thinking and problem solving through assignments and practical work. **Student support** You’ll receive support from subject tutors throughout your studies, with regular feedback to help you develop your academic skills and confidence. Small group teaching and structured learning will help you adjust to university study and prepare for your degree. **Further information** • This is a full-time, one-year course that on successful completion leads directly onto your chosen undergraduate degree for a further four years. • It provides a clear route into engineering, mathematics or physics, helping you build the foundation needed for future study and career progression.
A Level: ABB | ABB including chemistry. Applicants who have studied or are studying both maths and chemistry are not normally eligible for this Foundation Year. Please refer to MEng Chemical Engineering - H801 instead. If you have already achieved a grade A in Maths at A-level (or equivalent), but you do not have Chemistry at A-level (or equivalent) please refer to the MEng Chemical Engineering with Science Foundation Year - H804. For further information please to refer our webpage, which lists the subject combinations that are not acceptable for entry to our Foundation Year. If you still need any help determining your eligibility for this course, please contact our Admissions Team. | T Level: D | A Distinction, including a Core A grade, in either of the following T-levels: Digital Production, Design and Development or Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Scottish Higher | We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which at least 30 credits, including all credits from graded maths modules, must be graded Distinction and the remainder must be graded Merit. We accept Science Level 3 Access courses only. Applicants should offer at least one maths module. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B) | Scottish Advanced Higher | Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | A typical offer is DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in A-level Chemistry. We also normally require distinctions in both of the following modules: Further Engineering Mathematics and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems modules. If you are not sure if your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Team. A pass in the associated A-level science Practical is required where applicable. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | A typical offer for the IB is Pass with 32 points overall, with 16 points required at Higher Level including 5 points in Higher Level Chemistry. Applicants are also required to achieve 5 points in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation). Please note that we cannot accept the combination of subjects that make you eligible for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. taking both Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | A typical offer is D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in two A-levels, including Chemistry but not including Maths. If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. maths and normally a second science subject at A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015): {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['B']} | ABB from 3 A levels including Chemistry or AB from two A levels including Chemistry and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate or BB from two A levels including Chemistry and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate Applicants must not have studied Maths A-level or equivalent. If you have not taken the A-Level subjects required for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. both maths and chemistry A-level, then you will usually need a Foundation Year. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable.
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Whichever degree you are aiming for you will take these core modules: Electricity and Electronics, Engineering Principles, Coursework (including computer applications), Mathematics A and B, Mechanical Science, and Routes to Success. Specialist Science and Engineering English language module available.
Please see our website for further details and updates regarding tuition fees. We anticipate that international tuition fee levels for 2027 entry will be confirmed in August 2026. — UG 2027 Entry - Home Confirmed, International TBC
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