Engineering and Sciences

Academic English Skills

Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at University.  These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context. 

Project Study

Complete a project on your own initiative, choosing a topic relevant to your chosen degree subject, in consultation with your tutor.

Pure Maths 1

Pure Maths 1 helps you understand algebra, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, differentiation rules, integration and probability.

Chemistry 1 

Study formulae, equations, moles, atomic structure, redox, thermodynamics and bonding. 

Computer Skills

This module provides students with an overview of the core concepts of the subject. It shows the interrelation between these concepts and provides a foundation for the study of other modules. Students study the main characteristics of computing hardware and software and are introduced to the principles and role of programming. Students also look at how computers are used in a range of different contexts and to the importance of user-centred design. 

Choose two or three modules from the following:

Introduction to Business Information Systems

Gain a practical introduction to IT skills and how they are used in a business and learning context.

Environment Science

Examine ecology and environmental chemistry, learning about the fundamental chemical processes that shape the terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments. Understand the impact of pollutants and manmade environments. Learn about biodiversity, community ecology and conservation. 

Pure Maths 2

Explore algebra, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, differentiation rules, integration and probability. Pure Maths 2 leads you to a more in-depth study of trigonometry, integration, polar coordinates, vectors, complex numbers and series expansion. 

Physics 1& 2

Study materials, fluids, gases, thermodynamics, temperature and heat transfer, nuclear physics and atomic physics. Physics 2 develops your understanding of the subject, looking at electric forces and fields, gravitational field, electric potential, and magnetic forces and fields. 

Biology 1 & 2

Gain a better understanding of biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways. Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmoregulation, control and co-ordination, and reproduction. 

Chemistry 2

Take a close look at equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry. 

Mechanics 1 & 2

Study vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, force and Newton’s laws, and work and energy. Learn about centres of gravity and centres of mass, linear momentum, uniform circular motion, rotational dynamics and simple harmonic motion.

Course length: Three terms

Entry points: September or January

Age on entry: 17 years or older

January 2020:

Term 1: 13/01/2019 - 20/03/2019

Term 2: 30/03/2019 - 07/06/2019

Term 3: 10/06/2019 - 16/08/2019

Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent

English language: IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) or equivalent

Age: At least 17 years old at the start of the course