Course Summary

The part-time Foundation Degrees, offered in partnership with (and validated by) The University of the West of England (UWE), are intended for those who have, or wish to pursue, a career in Engineering. They provide the opportunity for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve their full academic potential through Higher Education study in a local college environment. Successful completion of the course may allow progression onto several related BSc or BEng degrees at UWE. Our aim is to provide you with the relevant professional skills and knowledge employers tell us they need so that you can embark on your future career in engineering with confidence.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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Application Codes

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Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Cheltenham

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.

Baccalaureate IB: 26 points, to include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies

Maths requirement can also be met by the Cambridge Pre-U Mathematics at Merit 3

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic) 4.5 Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT) 53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 18540.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 18540.0 Whole course
Scotland 18540.0 Whole course
Wales 18540.0 Whole course

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Provider information

Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
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Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ

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