International Foundation in Aerospace, Chemical and Civil Engineering

Introduction

Overview

Preparing students for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in subjects including aerospace, chemical and civil engineering at The University of Manchester.

This program is available to study on campus only.

Key information

  • Practise academic writing skills, particularly relating to laboratory reports.
  • Visit the University's engineering faculty to meet with academic staff and gain an insight into different degree programmes.
  • Progress to over 10 degree programs, with the option to undertake an industrial placement to gain valuable work experience.

Fast facts

Class duration

Typically held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 17.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances.

Class Size

Maximum class size for English language teaching　20

Award

International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from NCUK.

Teaching

Teaching methods

  • lectures
  • workshops
  • group projects
  • practical exercises

Why The University of Manchester?

  • One of the largest engineering faculties in the country, with a distinguished history and a focus on the future.
  • Over 90% of students who left INTO Manchester to study an aerospace, chemical or civil engineering degree enrolled at The University of Manchester.
  • Specialist university facilities include laser labs, wind tunnels, fixed flight simulators and hydraulics labs.
Start Dates September January
Program length 3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.

Dates & fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 12 September 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 30 June 2023

£21,425

January 2023 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 9 January 2023 - Thu 6 April 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 26 May 2023
Tue 30 May 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023

£21,425

Modules

Term 1 modules

Credit value

English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills

INTO Essentials

Manchester University Link Tutors’ Award

Term 1 specialist modules

Credit value

Chemistry

Further Mathematics

Mathematics

Physics

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Aerospace Engineering with Management-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Aerospace Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Aerospace Engineering-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering with Study in Europe-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Equivalent of an A Level in the language to be studied (French, German or Spanish)

Chemical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Civil Engineering (Enterprise)-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAB

B

Civil Engineering-Meng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil and Structural Engineering-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Start Dates September January
Program length 3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.

Dates & fees

September 2023 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 11 September 2023 - Fri 15 December 2023
Mon 8 January 2024 - Thu 28 March 2024
Mon 15 April 2024 - Fri 5 July 2024

January 2024 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 8 January 2024 - Thu 28 March 2024
Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 24 May 2024
Tue 28 May 2024 - Fri 30 August 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Aerospace Engineering with Management-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Aerospace Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Aerospace Engineering-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

A*AA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering with Study in Europe-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Equivalent of an A Level in the language to be studied (French, German or Spanish)

Chemical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Chemical Engineering-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students may be required to attend an interview.

Civil Engineering (Enterprise)-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil Engineering-BEng (Hons)

AAB

B

Civil Engineering-Meng (Hons)

AAA

B

Civil and Structural Engineering-MEng (Hons)

AAA

B