Course Summary

Take a foundation year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to one of our four-year Mechnical Engineering MEng degrees. You will study topics such as foundation mathematics, applied mechanics and material science. On successful completion of your foundation year you are guaranteed entry to an engineering degree programme at Newcastle.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H305

Institution code: N21

Campus Name: Main Site (Newcastle)

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

AAB in any subjects excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at A or AS level.

To include Maths and Physics at Higher.

In a relevant area of engineering or physical science. Must include 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Grade B or 6 in GCSE Physics (or Dual Award Science) and Maths required if not offered at a higher level.

AAB in any subject at Advanced Higher. If taking Maths Advanced Higher, you should apply for first year entry. Mathematics and Physics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths and Physics is required. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

To include 3 HL subjects at grade 5 or above

Overall D*DD in an engineering discipline, to include Distinctions in all Mathematical and analytical science units.

H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level. Mathematics and Physics preferred at Higher Level, but accepted at Ordinary Level Grade O3 if not offered at Higher Level.

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at a higher level. Those taking Maths Principal subject should apply for first year entry.

•If you already have, or are taking, the A level (or equivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified in our entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1 (First Year) entry of the engineering degree course in which you are interested •If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at A level (or equivalent) when you start your degree, you should apply for the relevant degree with Foundation Year. We may give you the opportunity to take the Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For information on home and international tuition fees and funding for 2021 entry, visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

King’s Gate
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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