Foundation Year in Engineering (International) H102
The International programme is aimed at students who only have IELTS 5.5 and do not quite meet the University’s requirement of IELTS 6.0
The Engineering Foundation Year (International) is designed to prepare students with appropriate qualifications so that they can enter into Stage 1 of a CEng accredited Engineering programme. The International variant is aimed at students who satisfy the academic requirements with the exception of the appropriate English Language qualification (IELTS 6.0) .
Students who enter the Foundation Year are usually intending to seek a
career as Chartered Engineers within one of the Engineering
Professions: Civil, Electrical & Telecommunications, Mechanical,
Automotive, or Medical Engineering.
About the Course
Admissions policy
Each year, we admit about 20 undergraduates to this course. Offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular course. Entrance requirements will vary but are set after consideration of each applicant’s academic background and achievements and all other relevant experience. An offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would typically be in the range of 140-160 UCAS Points with GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) and preferably have studied Science or Physical Science.
The International programme is aimed at students who only have IELTS
5.5 and do not quite meet the University’s requirement of IELTS 6.0
Applications are welcome from candidates with non-standard
qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant
relevant experience.
If you are a mature student without any of the above formal qualifications you will be invited for interview with a member of academic staff to discuss whether your previous experience and qualifications would be deemed to be suitable. This is done on a case-by-case basis.
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Unit title Engineering
Modules studied in Semester 1 are Mathematics, Mechanics, and Physics, to about A2 level and English for Engineers to IELTS 6.0 level. There is also a module designed to introduce you to the use of Information and Communication Technologies within the context of the engineering profession.
In Semester 2 you will study further Mathematics, Mechanics, and
Physics, to about A2 level and Materials to about AS level. A feature of
the year is the Interdisciplinary Engineering Project where you will
work closely with engineers of all disciplines to develop an awareness
of the breadth of opportunities and challenges posed by engineering and
the exciting possibilities for your career development.
English Language Requirements
All students must satisfy the English language requirements for admission as described in http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/english-prepare.php .If your native language is not English, you will have to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The following qualifications are acceptable as satisfying this requirement. Both are available internationally.
The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)
administered by the British Council, is the test preferred by the
University. You will need to achieve an Overall Band of at least 6, with
at least 5 in each of the four sub-tests. Testing facilities are
available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take your
test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to
the University.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered
by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, USA.
You will need to score at least 550 (220 on the computer based test). If
you take this test, you should enter the University’s code 0828, on
your answer sheet.
Upon completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an Open Day and interview when you will have the opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with current students.
Student support and guidance
This is provided both by the University and the Course Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School has a system of handbooks, year tutors and formal staff-student liaison committees so that issues are rapidly dealt with. The University provides important facilities such as extended access to Library and Computing facilities, counselling and welfare services, careers advice and a Disabilities Office.
The School has a Women’s Engineering Society named FAIRER (Females Actively Involved in Rewarding Engineering Roles). It provides a social network support to all students in Engineering, Design & Technology from Foundation Year to Postgraduate.
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