Entry Requirements


  • Age 16 plus at or near the date of entry
  • G.C.E O/Level with credit passes in English & Mathematics
  • Reasonable English ability

Duration : One academic year

Awarding body : EDEXCEL

Intakes : January / May / September

Lectures : Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

Progression : Year 1 entry of Bachelors degree

Academic Year : 2012






Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Engineering


The Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) is especially designed and offered as a pre-degree course (NVQ level 3) with a pathway to a chosen British Bachelor's Degree. The IFD will equip learners with the academic training, English language and study skills to start their undergraduate studies with knowledge and confidence.

UFP Engineering is designed to give you a solid grounding in engineering as well as to give you the best possible information and assistance that you will need for your time as an engineering student in the UK. On successful completion of the programme the student will be eligible to progress on to the First Year (Level 4) of the following Northumbria University programmes:

  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Communication and Electronic Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Engineering with Business Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) Business Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Computing Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Internet Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Web Design and Development
  • BSc (Hons) Creative Media and Internet Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Digital SFX
  • BSc (Hons) Multimedia and Digital Entertainment
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Designe and Development
  • BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Computer Security
  • BSc (Hons) Business Informationa Systems
  • BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

Why choose Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)?


1. Entry to Year 1

It develops a pathway for year 1 entry of Bachelors degree.

2. Alternative to A/L s

Students are looking for an alternative to Sri Lankan Advanced Levels due to delay in holding exams and releasing results.IFD can be your alternative.

3. Relevant Skills

Undergraduate Foundation Programme provides the relevant writing and study skills to students who need such training prior to a degree study in another country (UK).

Programme Structure


                     Module

        Study Hours

Assessment

  Physics

                200

    Exam

  Chemistry I

                100

    Exam

  Chemistry II

                100

    Exam

  Mathematics

                200

    Exam

  Advanced Mathematics

                200

    Exam

  Computing and Information Technology

                100

 Assignment

  Academic Prctice & Study Skills

                400

 Exam