UCL Engineering Foundation Year - Online Open Event (November 2023)

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This virtual open event for the UCL Engineering Foundation Year is aimed at prospective students who intend to enrol in autumn 2024. It is now out of date.

Dr Sophia Economides, co-lead on the programme, talks about UCL, the Engineering Foundation Year, its eligibility criteria and which undergraduate degree programmes it can lead to, as well as application guidance. A current undergraduate student of Mechanical Engineering at UCL shares his perspective on life as a UCL Engineering student. Finally, together they answer attendees' questions.

The video has been edited for clarity and conciseness. Please note that the information provided here is indicative and may be subject to change with time. Guidance may change for the 2025/2026 academic year.

UCL Engineering Foundation Year website:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/stu...

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome
00:11 Aim of the UCL Engineering Foundation Year
00:32 Location and UCL East
01:20 Key information about the UCL Engineering Foundation Year
02:54 Participating degree programmes
03:35 Who is the UCL Engineering Foundation Year for?
04:25 Academic entry requirements
05:16 Non-academic eligibility criteria
06:46 Programme content, teaching and assessment
09:01 Supports students receive
11:14 Application journey and assessment centre/day
13:19 Application tips and guidance
18:27 Current UCL Engineering student’s perspective
22:11 Q&A
22:22 Q: Do you need any specific A-Level subjects?
23:52 Q: Is Mechanical Engineering heavily physics-based?
25:18 Q: How is the year structured in the UCL Engineering Foundation Year?
27:16 Q: Is there an estimated yearly intake?
28:06 Q: Do you accept overseas qualifications?
28:56 Q: Can I transfer from my current university to the UCL Engineering Foundation Year?
30:28 Q: Are there any engineering societies and projects I can join as a student?
34:21 Q: I am a mature student with qualifications from some years ago. Will these be considered?
35:09 Q: What do I need to put in my personal statement?
38:14 Q: Do you consider the EPQ?
39:03 Q: Are students able to progress into an engineering field of choice after the UCL Engineering Foundation Year?
40:09 Closing the session