The Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year course at Loughborough University is intended for candidates who have not studied the required subjects for first-year entry, have missed entrance requirements due to extenuating circumstances or sporting commitments, or are mature students or care leavers returning to education.Loughborough’s Foundation Studies program supports a diverse range of students in achieving their university goals. Its streamed structure allows progression to various degree options within a chosen stream, offering flexibility in choosing the most suitable course.This foundation program is particularly suited to:Students lacking prerequisite subjects for their preferred courseThose who did not meet entry requirements due to illness, caring responsibilities, or other adverse circumstancesMature students or care leaversElite-level athletes balancing academic study with high-level competition.Students enrolled in the course are full members of the University, with access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities, and the wider support network available at Loughborough.