Computer Science with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year MEng (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

6 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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Full time

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

6 Years

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This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further five-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Computer Science with Industrial Studies degree.It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation ...Read more

This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further five-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Computer Science with Industrial Studies degree.It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Computer Science.You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.Please note, MEng degrees with Industrial Studies and Foundation Year are not available to students who require a student visa to study in the UK.

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

DD Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

ABB from 3 A-levels excluding mathematics.A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will receive additional scrutiny during confirmation of results If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" -We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which at least 30 credits, including all credits from graded maths modules, must be graded Distinction and the remainder must be graded Merit. We accept Engineering, Computer Science or Science Level 3 Access courses only. Applicants should offer at least one maths module.

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve Distinction, Distinction in the Engineering Design or Mechatronic Engineering AQA Tech Level 3, plus grade B in one A level subject (excluding mathematics) A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

D3, M2, M2 in three Prinicpal Subjects, excluding mathematics.If you have taken mathematics as a Principal Subject then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6/B)

A typical offer for the IB is Pass with 32 points overall, with 16 points required at Higher Level including 5 points in Standard or Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation). Please note that we cannot accept the combination of subjects that make you eligible for direct entry to your chosen course e.g. taking both Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level. Please refer to our website for details about subject restrictions. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 excluding mathematics If you have taken mathematics at Higher Level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve grade B in one A level subject (excluding mathematics) plus Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering (Level 3) with overall grade of Distinction, Distinction. Additionally Distinctions are required in Maths for Engineering and Applied Maths for Engineering modules. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve AB in two A-Levels (excluding mathematics) plus Cambridge Extended Certificate in Engineering (Level 3) with Distinction.Additionally Distinctions are required in both Maths for Eng or Applied Maths for Eng (if studied).A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

Typical entry criteria will be to achieve Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3) with overall grade Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.Additionally Distinctions are required in Maths for Engineering and Applied Maths for Engineering modules.

DD in the BTEC Diploma, plus grade B in an A-level subject excluding mathematics.A pass in the associated A-level science Practical is required where applicable. If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

For the BTEC National Extended Diploma, the subject must be one of: • Aeronautical Engineering• Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Electrical/ Electronic Engineering• Manufacturing EngineeringAdditionally, distinctions are required in Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for TechniciansWe do not accept any other BTEC subjects.

A typical offer is DD in the BTEC National Diploma, plus B in one A-level subject excluding mathematics. We also normally require distinctions in both of the following modules: Further Engineering Mathematics and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems modules. If you are not sure if your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Team. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed. If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

A typical offer is D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate, plus grades AB in two A-levels excluding mathematics. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

For the BTEC National Extended Diploma, the subject must be one of: • Aeronautical Engineering• Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Electrical/ Electronic Engineering• Manufacturing EngineeringAdditionally, distinctions are required in Further Engineering Mathematics and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems modules.We do not accept any other BTEC subjects.

A typical offer is D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, plus grades AB in two A-levels excluding mathematics. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

A Distinction, including a Core A grade, in either of the following T-levels: Digital Production, Design and Development or Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

ABB from 3 A levels excluding mathematics.or AB from two A levels, excluding mathematics, and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. A pass in the science Practical is required where it is separately endorsed.If you have taken mathematics at A-level then you are not eligible for the Foundation Year.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£23,620 per year

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£23,620 per year

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