BEng Mining Engineering with Foundation Year
University of Exeter
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BEng or BE - Bachelor of Engineering

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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BEng or BE - Bachelor of Engineering

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SEP-25

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OverviewCover the core mathematics required to successfully complete a Mining Engineering degree programme at the University of Exeter.Learn in a friendly and structured environment where you will be supported academically and personally as you prepare to study a Mining Engineering undergraduate degree.Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria, you will progress into Year 1 of the BEng Mining Engineering programme (Penryn Campus).Depending upon the qualifications youve gained prior ...Read more

Overview

  • Cover the core mathematics required to successfully complete a Mining Engineering degree programme at the University of Exeter.
  • Learn in a friendly and structured environment where you will be supported academically and personally as you prepare to study a Mining Engineering undergraduate degree.
  • Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria, you will progress into Year 1 of the BEng Mining Engineering programme (Penryn Campus).
  • Depending upon the qualifications youve gained prior to beginning the Foundation programme it may be possible to transfer to an undergraduate programme in Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Physics which has a foundation year, provided you meet the entry requirements for that programme.

Please note: year 1 of this course is taught at Streatham Campus in Exeter (Devon). For years 2-4 you will then move to the Penryn Campus (Cornwall).

Who this course is for

We believe that fair access to higher education is a fundamental enabler for social mobility and are committed to delivering this through our education. We aim to widen participation and raise attainment - bridging gaps in retention, progression and success - to ensure our students enjoy the best possible outcome.

In support of the Universitys Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria, or are classed as Mature Students, and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A-level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma.

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58/101
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14th
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£9,535 per year

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The fees provided are for students starting in 2025 and are only for guidance.

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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