Why choose the University of Exeter to study Engineering?
A varied portfolio of engineering degrees and research partnerships with prominent businesses makes the University of Exeter a strong choice for studying engineering.
- With an emphasis on industry experience, engineering courses at Exeter are hands-on and practical, enabling you to work with specialist equipment such as 3D printers and wind turbines throughout its state-of-the-art workshops and laboratories.
- Industry experience is available on degrees in civil engineering, electronic engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering.
- Professionally accredited by ICE, IET and IStructE, and conforming to standards for Chartered Engineer status.
- MEng (Hons) Engineering and Entrepreneurship is a pioneering course designed to support engineering innovators in starting a business. You’ll pitch for up to £10,000 to bring your idea to life!
- Opportunity to meet with graduate employers throughout your degree. Recent graduates now work at: PwC, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover and Shell.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate degree
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.0, plus completion of A-levels, or first year of an overseas university degree.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate degree
Length of course: 3 years
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Exeter: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website
Graduate Diploma
Leads to: Postgraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus completion of three years of higher education.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to a Master's degree.
- Develop your study and research skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
- Improve your knowledge of academic theory and subjects related to your degree.
Postgraduate degree
Length of course: 1 year
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Exeter: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website