As a foundation course student, you will take most of your classes at the relevant college. Some laboratory classes are taken in the School of Engineering at City. Both courses emphasise tutorial support and study skills, and the Westminster Kingsway College course has been specifically designed for mature students who lack formal qualifications or who are returning to study after some years. There is some flexibility to change to a different engineering course after the foundation year, subject to the agreement of the course director concerned. Foundation course students register both at the University and at the relevant college and may use the study and social facilities at both institutions.
Assessment is by a combination of formal examinations and coursework.
Selection You must have some knowledge of mathematics and physics and show a strong motivation and interest in the subject area. Mature students do not need formal qualifications for the Westminster Kingsway course. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, and you may be invited for interview and assessment. DE-DD, maths or physics preferred.