Engineering Foundation BEng (Hons) (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel College)

This modular programme provides a four-year route to all our degree programmes for those students who do not have the appropriate A level qualifications. First year (Year Zero) is based at Carmel College in St Helen’s (approximately nine miles from the main university campus). The foundation year comprises modules in physics and mathematics, and you can choose your third optional module from Chemistry or Information Technology. First year (Year Zero) is based at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the main University precinct. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. The programme, which is moderated by University staff, comprises introductory modules in Physics and Mathematics with students choosing a third optional module from Chemistry or Information Technology. Second, third and fourth years: Students follow their chosen course from a number of available Electrical Engineering and Electronics programmes. Further information about progression subjects can be found on the Carmel College website. Department Key Facts Number of first year students360 Year One undergraduates in 2015 UK league tablesRanked 5th (Materials) in the Complete University Guide 2014 and General Engineering is ranked 5th in the UK for 4* and 3* research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 Graduate prospects90% of our graduates who are in employment six months after the course have a professional or managerial job (Unistats) Department resourcesPilot Studies lab The School of Engineering has a fantastic facility for undergraduate and postgraduate aerospace students to use.The interactive Pilot studies lab enables students to experience all aspects of flight from programming, aircraft design, navigation and system management to simulation flying in one of...