3 years full-time / 4 years full-time with placement year
UCAS Code: GH46
Please note:
GCSE requirement: Maths and English Grade C/4 and above
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Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements. For more information about qualifications view our Aston in your country webpage.
Applicants receiving offers are invited to an Applicant Visit Day.
Tuition fees:
£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students (2020/21)
£19,400* for Outside EU students (2020/21)
Placement Year: £2,500 for International Students
*Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. When undertaking a placement year a placement year fee applies.
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Contact
EAS Undergraduate Admissions Office
+44 (0)121 204 3400
engineering@aston.ac.uk
Typical offer level:
A level:
BBC to include maths and a physical science or technology subject at minimum grade B
BCC to include maths and a physical science or technology subject (with an EPQ or Core Maths at grade B)
CCC to include maths and a physical science or technology subject (contextual offers and for DTUS applicants)
BTEC
- Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (science/ technical/ engineering types): DDM to include Distinction grades in: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical/Electrical Principles and Further Mechanical/Electrical Principles
- National Diploma and Diploma (science/ technical/ engineering types): DM plus 1 A-Level at minimum grade B. If A level Maths not offered, diploma should include Distinction grades in: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical/Electrical Principles and Further Mechanical/Electrical Principles
- Foundation or 90 credits Diploma (science/ technical/ engineering types): DM plus 2 A-levels at minimum grade B. If A level Maths not offered, diploma should include Distinction grades in: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical/Electrical Principles and Further Mechanical/Electrical Principles
- Foundation or 90 credits Diploma (any subject): DM plus 2 A-levels at minimum grade B in Maths and a physical science or technology subject.
- National Extended Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma (science/ technical/ engineering types): M plus 2 A-levels at minimum grade B. If A level Maths not offered, diploma should include Distinction grades in: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical/Electrical Principles and Further Mechanical/Electrical Principles
- National Extended Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma (any subject): M plus 2 A-levels at minimum grade B in Maths and a physical science or technology subject
- Certificate/ National Certificate Level 3: Not accepted
International Baccalaureate:
29 overall points with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including Higher Level grade 5 in Maths and a physical science or technology subject.
Access to Higher Education:
Science or technical Access with at least 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits at Level 3, including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in Physical Science
Non-standard qualifications
Degree:
Year 1 entry: We may consider applicants for year 1 entry who are undertaking a 1st year degree elsewhere. You must meet the GCSEs and A level (or equivalent) requirements as listed. In order to be considered you will need to submit a UCAS application as we do not accept direct applications and this must include an academic reference.
Year 2 entry: Please note that second year transfers are not part of the standard admissions process and is up to the discretion of the admissions team and tutor. Applications are only considered if there is space on that year of the programme. Typically, applicants for second year entry must meet the GCSEs and A level (or equivalent) requirements as listed. Alongside this you must have gained (or be expected to gain) 65% overall and 120 credits on an equivalent programme at another recognised university. The equivalency of the programme is reviewed by the Admissions Tutor and you will be required to provide an official copy of the programme specification of this. In order to be considered you will need to submit a UCAS application as we do not accept direct applications and this must include an academic reference.
Year 3: We will not be able to consider any application for Year 3
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, any experience, references and motivation.
Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with predicted grades of CCC if the application is of a high standard which includes a strong personal statement and academic reference. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated below.
The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.