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Engineering Year Zero, Further Education, De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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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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