Engineering Year Zero De Montfort University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £9250.00 year per | £15750.00 year per |
2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250
2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
Course overview
This course can be a stepping stone towards one of our undergraduate Engineering degrees upon successful completion, and is a great place to start if you are returning to study. It is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including mature students and people looking for a change of career.
Key features:
- Master core skills in science, mathematics, design and IT, and feel confident about starting the first year of your Engineering degree.
- Be taught by supportive academic experts and technicians from the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development.
- Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities.
- Join student societies such as DMU Flyers and DMU Racing to meet like-minded people and further explore areas of engineering.
- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
On completion of the Engineering Year Zero course, you can progress to one of our BEng (Hons) / MEng courses:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
Entry requirements
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus one of the following:
- Normally 56 UCAS points from at least one A-level or equivalent or
- BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at MPP or
- Pass in the QAA Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
- International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
- T Level Pass
Portfolio Required: No
Interview Required: No
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.
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