本课程主要针对因某种原因而没有机会学习入学第一年所需的前提条件的候选人。<br>具有预科课程的材料工程使我们可以为那些需要入学的学生参加任何材料工程课程可能由于疾病，家庭问题或其他原因而没有研究正确的学科，或没有达到要求的资格。通常，不会仅仅因为其A级成绩/预科课程低于直接进入学位课程的要求而向那些应聘者提供报价。这是一个为期一年的课程，只要满足相关的升学标准，您就可以进入所选学位课程的第一年。成功完成本课程后，您可以继续学习材料系提供的任何课程（生物工程学除外）。在这一年中，您将学习工程科学的适用数学，
This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers. Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the first year of one of our Materials Engineering degree courses., provided the relevant progression criteria are met. Our foundation course is taught in-house by University staff, including specialist Foundation teaching staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students' Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. During the year you will undertake modules in Applicable Mathematics, Physics, Materials with Engineering Science and Programming with Design. Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.