Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year
Loughborough University
UCAS Code: HJFY | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBB
Considered on a case by case basis. For mature students returning to education, Pass Access Course with 60 credits overall to include 45 at level 3 and achieve 15 level 3 credits at distinction 15 at merit and 15 at pass
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths and Science grade 6/B and English Language grade 4/C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
For 2024 entry, the following T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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About this course
Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year is primarily for candidates who have not studied the pre-requisite subjects needed for first year entry onto the BSc Product Design and Technology course, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their performance sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.
Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the main Product Design and Technology BSc course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met. The foundation course is taught in-house by University staff, including specialist Foundation teaching staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments.
Completing the foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.
Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year also provides an opportunity to students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments, via the Elite Athletes Programme. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study. If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact [email protected] before applying.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Foundation modules are assessed by written exams and/or coursework assignments.
Typical coursework assignments include: laboratory reports, essays, presentations, assessed tutorials, workshops and peer review (review fellow students’ performance). It is expected that for every hour you are in a structured class, you should spend two hours of your own time researching, writing up, learning work or doing set questions etc.
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