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Engineering Year Zero, Further Education, De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Further EducationFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 15750 per year

About Engineering Year Zero, Further Education - at De Montfort University

This course can be a stepping stone towards one of our undergraduate Engineering degrees upon successful completion, and is a great place to start if you are returning to study. It is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including mature students and people looking for a change of career.

Key features:

  • Master core skills in science, mathematics, design and IT, and feel confident about starting the first year of your Engineering degree. 
  • Be taught by supportive academic experts and technicians from the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development.
  • Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities.
  • Join student societies such as DMU Flyers and DMU Racing to meet like-minded people and further explore areas of engineering.
  • Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

On completion of the Engineering Year Zero course, you can progress to one of our BEng (Hons) / MEng courses:

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics and Robotics 

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750

Entry requirements

  • Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus one of the following:
  • Normally 56 UCAS points from at least one A-level or equivalent or
  • BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at MPP or
  • Pass in the QAA Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
  • International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
  • T Level Pass

Portfolio Required: No

Interview Required: No

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

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