Second year entry to Engineering and Geology degrees
What the University says about Kings
This accelerated programme is offered inpartnership with the University of Aberdeen. It provides a dedicated pathway to the Second Year of a range of undergraduate degrees in the Engineering, Chemical, Geology and Business disciplines.
Progression to Second Year entry is guaranteed with a 70% pass in the Advanced Level Foundation and an IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing section).
Advanced Level Foundation modules:
- General Academic and Study Skills
- Data Handling and IT
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Human Geography
- Subsidiary: Chemistry
Leading to 2nd Year entry to Honours degree courses in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Geology and Petroleum Geology
- Geoscience
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Business
The University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495. It has been at the centre of the European Oil and Gas industry for over 30 years. The UK Government Department of Trade and Industry has described Aberdeen’s School of Engineering as “the leading UK University for technology transfer to the Oil and Gas Industry”. The majority of Aberdeen engineering graduates go on to careers in the Oil and Gas industry.
What the University says about Kings
“Kings Colleges is one of the leading providers of university preparation courses for international students in the UK. The University of Aberdeen recognises that the Kings Colleges Advanced Level Foundation Year is academically stimulating and a perfect preparation to commencing undergraduate study at Aberdeen.
“The University has independently inspected the programme syllabus and assessment procedures… Previous students who have moved from Kings to Aberdeen… have performed well and the University is proud to offer an advanced entry route to such high performing students.”
