The International Year One in Engineering prepares international students for direct entry to the second year of a range of Honours and Masters degrees including Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Core modules

Core modules will improve your English skills and strengthen your mathematics skills. They will also introduce students to study skills such as time management, presentation, essay writing and information sourcing.

Core modules list:
English and Skills for University Study (ESUS)
Study Skills in the British Environment
Maths 1
Maths 2 
 

Route modules

Route modules on the other hand will enable students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area that they would like to study their degree in. In this case you will focus on Engineering specific subjects.

Electrical/Electronic Engineering route modules:
Electrical Principles
Electronics
Computing

Mechanical Engineering route modules:
Mechanical Science
Electromechanical Systems
Manufacturing Materials

Study Structure

The course is three terms long. You will undertake directed study for 15 hours per week, and self study for 15 hours per week. Your progress will be assessed by a mixture of tests, course work, case study and exams.

Entry requirements:

Academic:
Excellent (senior) high school graduation grades.
Completed A Levels, IB or an internationally recognised Foundation Year programme.
Completed the first year of a HND or Advanced Diploma In the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree.

English language level:
IELTS - 5.0
TOEFL (computer based test) - 180
TOEFL (internet based test) - Listening 19, Reading 17, Speaking 21, Writing 19
Pearson test of English (PTE) - 46

Age: students are usually 18 years old and above.

See entry requirements page for more information.

Please see the fees page for more information.

Please note:
Tuition fees excludes accommodation and other supplements.

Use the online application form »

Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

You will join any one of the following degrees at 2nd Year Level:

• Computer Control Systems BEng (Hons) /MEng
• Computer Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
• Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems BEng (Hons)
• Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
• Automotive and Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons)
• Engineering and Technology Management BSc (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
• Product Design BSc (Hons)