Accelerated Foundation (Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture)

Leading To BEng Mechanical Engineering

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture, including BEng Mechanical Engineering.

• Location
  Cardiff
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Cardiff University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 29th
  Satisfaction: 80%
  World: 190th
• Start Dates
  Mar
  1 Semester
  Next start date: Mar 2026
• Course Fees
  From £19,900
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Cardiff University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University after only 6 months of study!
  • Study at a World class university that ranks consistently well in both UK and global league tables.
  • A member of the prestigious Russell Group and a leading research university, ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of its research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
  • Live in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The International Study Centre is located on campus at the university in the centre of Cardiff.

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About This Course

The Accelerated Foundation (Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Cardiff University for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture, including BEng Mechanical Engineering. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Mar 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Cardiff University.

• BEng Architectural Engineering
• BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering
• BEng Civil Engineering
• BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng Integrated Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng Medical Engineering
• BSc Applied Software Engineering
• BSc Astrophysics
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science & Security & Forensics
• BSc Mathematics Operational Research & Statistics
• BSc Physics & Medical Physics
• BSc\MMath Mathematics
• BSc\MPhys Physics
• BSc\MPhys Physics & Astronomy

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.