Foundation Years
Foundation Years at NMITE
Foundation Years at NMITE are integrated into all our degree courses. If you didn’t get the A-Level results you were hoping for, are thinking of a change in career, or if you did not follow traditional routes into Higher Education, then starting your studies with a Foundation Year may be the right choice for you. You'll develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to continue into one of NMITE's technical degree courses - and better still, you'll still have the potential to complete your studies faster than many other traditional institutions, and be work-ready too!
Find out more about our Foundation Year options, and associated courses below, or get started on your application.
Foundation Year Entry Requirements
- Either: Two A-Levels in any subject and at any pass grade (or equivalent qualifications such as a BTEC National Diploma or Level 3 Apprenticeship)
- Or: Demonstrable experience, interest in and flair for your chosen subject.
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
- Students must be at least 18 years of age by the time the course begins.
- Students whose first language is not English should evidence IELTS grade 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or an alternative acceptable qualification.
Our Foundation year, taken over the course of one full academic year, will see you develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to continue into one of NMITE's technical undergraduate degrees, without the need to reapply.
- Onward progression to your chosen NMITE degree course on successful completion
- Transition into higher education in a supportive environment
- 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, access to the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services.
- Develop hands-on, practical skills throughout your study with experienced academics, and employers from industry to guide you along the way
- Learn 9-5, Monday-Friday - modelling the real workplace. Your own time is just that, undisturbed for you to enjoy.
- Applications welcomed from a variety of backgrounds - we understand that you are more than your academic ability alone.
BEng with Foundation Year (4 years study)*
- Develop hands-on, practical skills throughout your study with experienced academics, and employers from industry to guide you along the way
- You'll gain the ability to integrate, synthesize, apply and gain knowledge, with an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities.
- Learn to identify problems that need solving, and to find creative solutions to society’s challenges.
- Receive support, whenever needed - 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, use of the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services.
- Employer and community driven module learning - each has been designed with insight either from industry, or our community.
Fees: £9,000 PA
International Fees: £18,000 PA
BEng (Fast-track) with Foundation Year (3 years 2 months study)*
- Save on cost, without compromising on the quality of your education
- Develop hands-on, practical skills throughout your study with experienced academics, and employers from industry to guide you along the way
- You'll gain the ability to integrate, synthesize, apply and gain knowledge, with an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities.
- Learn to identify problems that need solving, and to find creative solutions to society’s challenges.
- Receive support, whenever needed - 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, use of the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services.
- Employer and community driven modular learning - we call our modules 'Sprints' and each has been designed with insight either from industry, or our community.
Fees: £9,000 PA
International Fees: £18,000 PA
MEng with Foundation Year (5 years study)*
- Develop hands-on, practical skills throughout your study with experienced academics, and employers from industry to guide you along the way
- You'll gain the ability to integrate, synthesize, apply and gain knowledge, with an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities.
- Learn to identify problems that need solving, and to find creative solutions to society’s challenges.
- Receive support, whenever needed - 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, use of the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services.
- Employer and community driven module learning - each has been designed with insight either from industry, or our community.
Fees: £9,000 Foundation Year followed by £9,000 PA for Feb 2023 entry/ £10,800 PA for Sep 2023 Entry
International Fees: £18,000 PA
MEng (Accelerated) with Foundation Year (4 years study)*
- Following your Foundation year, you'll complete your MEng Degree in only 3 years - meaning you'll still have the potential to complete your studies faster than many other traditional institutions, and be work-ready too!
- Save on cost, without compromising on the quality of your education
- Develop hands-on, practical skills throughout your study with experienced academics, and employers from industry to guide you along the way
- You'll gain the ability to integrate, synthesize, apply and gain knowledge, with an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities.
- Learn to identify problems that need solving, and to find creative solutions to society’s challenges.
- Receive support, whenever needed - 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, use of the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services.
- Employer and community driven modular learning - each has been designed with insight either from industry, or our community.
Fees: £9,000 Foundation Year followed by £9,000 PA for Feb 2023 entry/ £10,800 PA for Sep 2023 Entry
International Fees: £18,000 PA
BSc (Hons) Sustainable Built Environment with Foundation Year (4 years study)*
- Within your Foundation Year, develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to continue into NMITE's BSc (Hons) Sustainable Built Environment Degree, without the need to reapply
- Challenge led learning - hands on with real world problems
- Practically learn to navigate and add value to contemporary building practice
- Gain extensive knowledge through consistent industrial and community engagement
- Receive support, whenever needed - 1:1 support through your allocated Personal Tutor, use of the Academic Skills and Knowhow Centre, and Student Services
Fees: £9,000 PA
International Fees: £18,000 PA
We are now taking applications for all our BSc (Hons) courses for September 2023.
*Subject to validation and NDAPs (New Degree Awarding Powers)
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us.