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University degree
Engineering With Foundation Year - Whc
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
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About this course
This engineering foundation degree provides a year of study, equipping you with the knowledge you needed to progress to the first year of any of the University of Hertfordshire's BEng engineering degrees or technology-based BSc degrees. During this year, you'll spend four days a week at West Herts College, and one day at the University, where you'll work alongside all the other engineering extended degree students, carrying out lab and project work under the supervision of the University's staff.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts1%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts16%
112-127 pts13%
128-143 pts7%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts4%
176-191 pts1%
192-207 pts1%
How they qualified
81% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels81%
other higher education12%
an Access course2%
the IB2%
another degree2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
82%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
3 years on
£38,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Skilled trades occupations15%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled30%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled4%
Administrative occupations4%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled4%
Sales occupations4%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback79%
Academic support75%
Well organised80%
Learning resources86%
Student community81%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable…
Postgraduate · Part-time
★★★★☆
Worth it overall
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local cost of living is manageabl…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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