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UndergraduateFoundation CertificateUCAS: H101

Engineering Foundation year

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the Fd cert Engineering Foundation year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Want to study engineering at Newcastle but don't meet the entry requirements?Take a foundation year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three-year engineering BEng degrees. You will study topics such as foundation mathematics, applied mechanics and material science. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics Fundamentals
Applied Mechanics and Statics
Material Science Essentials
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Electrical Principles for Engineers
Engineering Problem Solving
Introduction to Engineering Design
UCAS Code:H101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB in any subjects excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) required. If you already have, or are currently studying A level Maths, you should apply for one of our degrees without a foundation year.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points overall with Standard Level Maths grade 5. If you already have, or are currently studying Higher Level Maths, you should apply for one of our degrees without a foundation year.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,700

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£31,000£35,000
3 years£27,500£32,000£38,500
5 years£34,000£40,000£48,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Engineering Foundation year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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