Special emphasis is placed on subject-specific tuition to prepare students for their chosen degree course, as well as developing the study skills needed for success in an independent learning environment.Materials Engineering with an International Foundation Year enables entry on to our Materials Engineering degree course.During the year you will undertake core modules in Applicable Mathematics, Physics, and Materials with Engineering Science.Loughborough international foundation programme is very competitive and is aimed at academically able international students. For details of the typical entry requirements, listed by country, see our international website.