The Engineering Foundation at QA Oxford Brookes University is your essential first step towards a successful career in the dynamic engineering sector. This programme is designed for students eager to build a strong understanding of fundamental physics, mechanical principles, and electronic engineering, preparing you for a wide range of undergraduate engineering degrees. You will explore how theoretical knowledge, such as in the Fundamentals and Applications of Technology module, can be applied to practical design projects, like building a trebuchet, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills crucial for future engineers.
This full-time, on-campus foundation programme, studied over one year, provides a hands-on learning experience. You will engage with practical modules like Engineering Applications, using a case study approach to understand real-world product development, and develop your skills in Basic Data Analysis and Foundation Engineering Mathematics to support advanced study. You will graduate with a solid grounding in engineering principles, ready to progress to further degree-level study at QA Oxford Brookes University and embark on a professional engineering career.