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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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29-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Full time
29-SEP-25
4 Years
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This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their previous sport performance commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.Our Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough is designed to help a range of students realise their university ambitions. Our streamed approach enables you to progress on to one of multiple courses within your chosen stream – giving you further time to decide which course is right for you.The foundation programme would suit: Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry on a preferred course;Students who did not meet the expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations (including illness or caring responsibilities);Mature students or care leavers;Students performing at elite athlete level who have the added challenge of combining study with high-level sporting competition.As a student on the course, you will be a full member of the University, enjoying access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments, and the outstanding student experience Loughborough University offers. This course is placed within the Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences stream which is one of our four Foundation streams. Foundation courses in this stream include:Aeronautical Engineering with a Foundation YearAutomotive Engineering with a Foundation YearBioengineering with a Foundation YearChemical Engineering with a Foundation YearCivil and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation YearComputer Science with a Foundation YearElectronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation YearMaterials with a Foundation YearMathematics with a Foundation YearMechanical Engineering with a Foundation YearNatural Science with a Foundation Year (maths or physics major)Physics with a Foundation YearProduct Design and Technology with a Foundation YearSport Technology with a Foundation Year
Why complete a foundation yearCompleting a foundation year within the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Stream will enable you to progress onto the first year of our Mechanical Engineering or any course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met.Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation pathway have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into university life.Our foundation course is taught in-house by university staff.The Foundation Studies course also offers the opportunity for students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, looking to join one of our sporting performance programmes, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study. If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact performancesport@lboro.ac.uk
beforeapplying.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
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):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
BBB or ABC
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
Considered on a case by case basis. For mature students returning to education, Pass Access Course with 60 credits overall to include 45 at level 3 and achieve 15 level 3 credits at distinction 15 at merit and 15 at pass.
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
32 points overall with 4 in SL maths and a Science subject
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDDEngineering BTEC preferred
Merit OverallB in Core ComponentT Levels in Accounting; Finance; Management and Administration and Engineering and Manufacturing are considered.Other relevant T Levelsubjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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