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Kingston University London

Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng (Hons) – Kingston

Program Level: Foundation

Location

On Campus

Essential info

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Course fees £17,500
Duration 9 Months Foundation + Undergraduate Program

Requirements

Age: 17+

English language**:

For Law and Social Sciences pathway: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (no skill under 4.0)
For International Business, Economics and Accounting pathway, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics pathway: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and no other skill under 4.0)

Nationality: Any non-UK or EU national.

Academic entry requirements

Academic: Good high school grades or equivalent.

Check the academic entry requirements for your country/region:

The table below shows the minimum academic levels required for entry to the International Foundation Year. Please note, in addition:

  • progression to the Architecture degree is subject to a successful interview and design portfolio review with the university.
Country/region Qualification*
Bangladesh Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.0 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.0 if required)

(Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Computing, Engineering and Health Sciences pathway)
(Note 2: For Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.0).

Bahrain Successful completion of Tawjahiya (secondary school leaving cert) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
China Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 65% or Senior High 3 at an average of 60% or above
Georgia Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 11 or 12)
Ghana Successful completion of the WAEC West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate – grades 1 – 8 (A – E) in 4 or more subjects
Hong Kong Form 5 : Passes in 3 or more academic subjects or successful completion of HKDSE 221
Kuwait Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
India Successful completion of Standard 10 with 65% or year 11 55%
Indonesia Successful completion of Grade 6.5 SMU 2 or Grade 6.0 SMU 3
Iran Successful completion of High school Diploma (3 years ) in 4 or more subjects with an average grade of 11
Japan Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 2.0
Jordan Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% in 4 or more subjects
Kazakhstan Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education in 4 or more subjects
Korea Successful completion of Korean high school graduation equivalency exam – 60%+ including relevant subjects
Libya Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60%
Macau Successful completion of Bachillerato 65%+
Mexico Successful completion of Bachillerato with average of 70%
Morocco Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10
Nigeria Successful completion of WAEC West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate – grades 1 – 8 (A – E) in 4 or more subjects
Oman Successful completion of Thanawiya Amma (School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
Pakistan Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (50%) or SSC (65%)
Qatar Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects
Russia Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education
Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 60%, including relevant subjects
Taiwan Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60% or Senior High 3 at an average of 55% or above
Thailand Successful completion of Year 11 (MAW 5) with GPA 2.0 or Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 2.0 in last two years, including 2.0 in Maths and Science
Turkey Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) – 50% overall including relevant subjects
UAE Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 60%, including relevant subjects
Ukraine Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum GPA 4.5
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 6.0 overall (with 6.5 for maths and science subjects)

Other qualifications

Qualification Award
IB Diploma Programme 20 UCAS points (IB Certificate accepted)
A/AS levels 12 UCAS points (formerly 40 UCAS tariff points)

* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
** If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.

EU student definition

EU students include:

  • EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
  • EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
  • Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
  • People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
  • The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.

You can start your studies with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English for UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert Academic SELT
  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

Additional English language test accepted:

  • English Language Preparation (Online)

Age 17+
Duration 10 weeks​​
Fees £3,500​​
Intakes 10 weeks: January/May/August
Term dates 10 weeks:
12/01/2026 – 20/03/2026
11/05/2026 – 17/07/2026
17/08/2026 – 23/10/2026
English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 all other skills)
English language exit requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

4.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and no other skill less than 4.0)

Accepted tests

The English Language Preparation Online for International Foundation Year is ONLY for the following subjects routes: International Business, Economics and Accounting and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Accepted Test  Required score 
IELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills)
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