Overview

The Engineering Foundation programme at the Oxford Brookes University combines technical expertise with creativity and imagination. We develop your technological knowledge before you enter industry. You can specialise in a range of areas, including;

automotive

electro-mechanical

mechanical

motorsport

robotics

Career prospects

Students progressing to a degree subject at Brookes are often the most successful graduates and have even resulted in some becoming full-time members of staff for the department.
Students who leave after the Foundation Diploma can use this qualification as an entry into degree studies at most Universities. Those who seek employment can access the University Career Service, which assists students in researching companies, careers and how to apply for a job.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals and Applications of Technology

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Electronic Engineering Principles

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Applications

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 1267 other preparation in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE: Maths at grade 5/B; English Language at grade 4/C minimum normally required

Applicants must:

be in appropriate employment
have a minimum of two years' relevant work experience.
A reference from your employer to support the application will be required.

Applicants must also satisfy the foundation degree interview requirements.

Applicants aged under 21 should normally have:

a minimum of two subjects at A-level or Applied A-level, with three or four at GCSE or O-level

a National Certificate or Diploma or other equivalent qualifications, such as GNVQ/NVQ or other Level 3 vocational qualifications
Advanced Diploma Level 3

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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