Science and Engineering Foundation Year (SEFY) courses

If you've studied the right subjects but haven’t achieved high enough grades, or you’ve achieved good grades in unrelated subjects, this could be the route for you.

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The Science and Engineering Foundation Year is available as a full-time course. We accept applications from students with a wide variety of qualifications. 

There are a range of courses on offer in each discipline after the foundation year. On application you must confirm which discipline you intend to study but you don't have to decide on the specific programme of study, ie MEng, BEng, Year in Industry, until you've received your foundation year results.

As the foundation year is available to students accessing a range of degree courses, you'll be part of a diverse student community made up of others from different departments and faculties.

Undergraduate

Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H407
5 years
/ Full-time

You’ll study the research, design, development, construction and flight of aircraft on this course and gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering. You'll also learn how to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of engineering disciplines.
Undergraduate

Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H160
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

A technology driven subject with a focus on enhancing human health and wellbeing, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of core engineering principles applied to the human body and biological systems. Alongside a core biomedical engineering degree course, there is also the option to experience a year in industry.
Undergraduate

Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H801
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

If you don't have appropriate qualifications in maths or science, this course is for you: the foundation year provides you with a concentrated course of maths, chemistry or physics, and engineering. On successful completion, you move straight into the first year of either our BEng or MEng degree course.
Undergraduate

Civil and Structural Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H201
5 years

A discipline focused on improving the way we live and with sustainability at its core, you'll study structures, water, geotechnics and environmental issues. Courses on offer include Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Structural Engineering and Architecture.
Undergraduate

Computer Science with a Foundation Year BSc MComp

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code G401
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

If you want to study computer science but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.
Undergraduate

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H602
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore power systems, power electronics, digital electronics, circuits and devices, electrical machines and drives. Your study covers theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electronic and electrical engineering. Once you’ve successfully completed the foundation year, you can start your main degree.
Undergraduate

General Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng (Hons)

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H101
5 years
/ Full-time

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you.
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code J501
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, which has modules in mathematics, physics and chemistry, you can start the BEng or MEng degree.
Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H301
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Covering the fundamental principles of engineering, with the flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest in later years, this degree provides a blend of theoretical learning with practical hands-on experience, equipping you to tackle and solve real engineering challenges.
Undergraduate

Physics with a Foundation Year BSc MPhys

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB
UCAS code F309
5 years
/ Full-time

Gain the scientific background needed for a physics degree with our foundation year course. Study the laws that shape the universe and gain the fundamental knowledge and skills that every physicist needs for a successful career.
Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year BEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H653
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.
Undergraduate

Robotics with a Foundation Year MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code H659
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Learn about the fundamental concepts in mechatronic and robotic areas, including mathematics, computing, control, electronics and embedded systems.
Undergraduate

Software Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng MEng

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels BBB; BBC
UCAS code G651
5 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

If you want to study software engineering but don't meet our standard entry requirements, our foundation year could be for you. You'll learn the fundamentals of maths, physics and engineering in a variety of innovative ways to prepare you for your degree.

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