Foundation Year (Engineering & Robotics)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry¹ to undergraduate degrees in Engineering & Robotics at The University Of Plymouth. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Plymouth
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Plymouth
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 69th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 16 Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £15,250
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Plymouth University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Plymouth in less than one year.
  • A single CAS for the duration of your studies - no need to apply for a new visa before progressing to your degree.
  • Plymouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A safe, small city in the far South West of England with access to some of Britain's best loved national parks. Lots of unversity accommodation available. A low cost of living compared to many other cities in southern England.

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About This Course

The Foundation Year (Engineering & Robotics) is a specialist programme for international students who want to study a degree at The University Of Plymouth, but do not have the qualifications for direct entry. This course is the first stage of a four stage programme, leading to an honours degree awarded by The University Of Plymouth.

• Stage 1 (University Foundation): a balanced programme of English, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. This stage is taught at Plymouth University International College.
• Stage 2 (First Year University): this stage is taught at Plymouth University International College or The University Of Plymouth, depending on your chosen subject.
• Stage 3 (Second Year University): taught at The University Of Plymouth.
• Stage 4 (Final Year University): taught at The University Of Plymouth. At the end of this stage, you will graduate with an honours degree.

Note: this is an integrated degree programme at NQF Level 6. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you transfer from Plymouth University International College to The University Of Plymouth and you may be accepted without a UKVI IELTS.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 4-5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ in all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Apr 2025	Sep 2025
Jan 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Plymouth.

• BEng Civil & Coastal Engineering
• BEng Civil Engineering
• BEng Marine Technology
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng Robotics

 
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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.