Entry requirements
Being an Undergraduate Engineer at the Dyson Institute is academically, personally and professionally demanding. To be selected for the programme, we require you to be academically strong and able to demonstrate that you can cope with the professional demands that come with being a Dyson Engineer, alongside studying.
How we approach our academic entry requirements
The UCAS tariff is a system that translates different types of qualifications into one points-based format. In setting our entry requirements we consider a qualification’s tariff points, alongside a review of the individual qualification, including the curriculum, style and assessment. We take this approach, to establish whether the qualification (or combination of qualifications) will have given you the knowledge and skills required to thrive on our academically and professionally challenging programme.
Based on this, the subjects we consider within our STEM requirements are: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design & Technology (Product Design - 3D Systems and Control or Engineering Design), Electronics, Engineering, Further Mathematics, Physics.
Applying without physics
Whilst we have not specified Physics A Level (or equivalent) as a requirement, we recognise that Physics knowledge is fundamental to pursuing a career in engineering and would recommend studying it at this level.
However, if you don’t study Physics A Level (or equivalent) a condition of your offer will be to attend, complete and pass an assessment at our Physics Summer School. The course, resources and accommodation will be provided and travel expenses reimbursed. The course will last approximately 10 days and will typically take place in the first two weeks of July.
We require, as standard, that you hold a minimum of GCSE grade C/4, or equivalent qualification, in English and Mathematics. We also require the Level 3 academic entry requirements listed below.
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AAB to include A in Mathematics, A in a STEM subject and B in any other subject.
If you study physics at A level, we will expect you to demonstrate your aptitude for the subject through achieving a minimum of a grade B.
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The Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mathematics and Engineering, Science, or Science and Engineering.
The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
- at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and
- at least 12 credits at Distinction from Mathematics units; and
- at least 12 at Distinction from another STEM subject units.
The Mathematics units taken should include study of calculus, algebra and trigonometry.
You will also need a grade A in A-level Maths.
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AQA Level 3 Foundation Technical Level in Engineering at Distinction or DD. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level in Engineering at Distinction or DD. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh or 1080 glh) in Engineering at DD, you will also need a grade A in A-level Maths.
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at DDM, alongside grade A in A Level Maths.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering at DD, alongside grade A in A-level Maths.
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering at Distinction, alongside two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in place of one A-level at Distinction, alongside two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
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D3 in Maths, D3 in another STEM subject and M1/M2 in a third subject.
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Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering at DDM, alongside grade A in A-level Maths.
Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering at DD, alongside grade A in A-level Maths.
Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering, at DDM, alongside grade A in A-level Maths.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering, at DD, alongside grade A in A-level Maths.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Engineering, at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Engineering, at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
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EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
EAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies in Pathways: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology or Engineering Technology, at Distinction. You will also need a minimum of two A-levels, including grade A in Maths and A in a STEM subject.
EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies at Distinction, you will also need a grade A in A-level Maths.
EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies at Distinction, you will also need a grade A in A-level Maths.
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We will review applicants with these qualifications on a case-by-case basis. However, the HNC/HND must be at distinction in an engineering field and you will also need A-level Maths at grade A alongside this.
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34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level including 6, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics and a STEM subject.
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H1 in Maths, H1 in a STEM subject, H2, H2, H2, H2.
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Advanced Higher - AA in Mathematics and a STEM subject, and Standard Higher – AABBB (AAB must be achieved within one year, by the end of S5).
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T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing at Distinction, alongside grade A in A Level Maths.
T level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control at Distinction, alongside grade A in A Level Maths.
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We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate at a minimum of a grade B, alongside A Level Maths and an A Level STEM subject, both at grade A.
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Get in touch with the Recruitment and Admissions team, who will be happy to advise: admissions@dysoninstitute.ac.uk
The stages of the application process are designed to consider the skills and attributes which underpins the potential for you to succeed at the Dyson Institute and as a Dyson engineer.
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We are looking for evidence that you have an interest in technology and are excited by engineering at Dyson.
You need to have an understanding of what it means to be an engineer and a desire to pursue an engineering career at Dyson.
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You will need to demonstrate a strong desire to know or learn how things work and go together. You are willing to ask questions and challenge when required.
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Completing a work-based employer sponsored degree programme isn't for the faint-hearted. We want you to show that you understand what it would be like to be an Undergraduate Engineer and manage your time between working and studying.
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You are able to illustrate that you are eager to learn new things and apply what you learn in your studies to real engineering problems.
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You will need to demonstrate that you are mathematically capable and understand how this knowledge applies to the work of an engineer.
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We would like you to display your ability to communicate in a clear and effective way with a diverse range of people.
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We require good team players that are compassionate to others. We would like to see that you are respectful by allowing others to contribute and being willing to listen.
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You will need to illustrate your passion for finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
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We want you to show that you can respond to pressure and successfully adapt to challenging environments.
All applicants to the Dyson Institute must hold the right to both study and work (full-time) in the UK.
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All applicants to the Dyson Institute must hold the right to both study and work (full-time) in the UK.
The Dyson Institute is not able to accept applications from students requiring the new Points Based System 'Student Visa', due to the visa not permitting full time work. This typically applies to international students, including EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Applicants in the process of applying independently for the right to work full time in the UK, for example through a relevant visa or naturalisation, must hold evidence of this (e.g. visa, biometric residence permit) by the second week of the August in the year of entry.
To establish if you are eligible for a UK visa, you will need to seek independent immigration/legal advice. The Dyson Institute is unable to offer this advice or guidance.
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All programmes at the Dyson Institute are delivered in English. If you haven’t completed your secondary education in English, you must be able to evidence that your ability to understand and to express yourself in English (including in reading, writing, speaking and listening) is sufficient to enable you to achieve full benefit from your studies at the Dyson Institute and succeed in an international working environment at Dyson Technology, where the business language is English.