UCL East

Engineering Foundation Year

Bridging the Gap: UCL East Engineering Foundation Year

Pictures for the People created a compelling video for UCL East to showcase their Engineering Foundation Year program. The film highlights how the course supports underrepresented students in gaining the skills and confidence needed to progress to full engineering degrees at UCL.

Objectives: Showcasing Inclusivity and Academic Support

The aim was to communicate the inclusive nature of the program and the academic and personal development opportunities it provides. By focusing on student voices, the video demonstrates how UCL East empowers students from unconventional pathways to succeed in higher education.

Student Experiences at the Heart

Students share their journeys through the foundation year, detailing how project-based learning, collaborative work, and individual challenges help bridge gaps in knowledge. Key projects, including environmental sensors and robotic arms, illustrate how theoretical learning is applied to real-world engineering problems, giving students practical skills alongside academic knowledge.

Emphasising Support and Wellbeing

The video also highlights UCL East’s commitment to student wellbeing. Mentoring, extra tutorials, one-to-one sessions, and responsive lecturers ensure students have the guidance needed to thrive academically and personally, reinforcing the university’s holistic approach to education.

Visual Storytelling to Inspire Future Students

By focusing on authentic student perspectives, the video communicates the program’s impact in an engaging and relatable way. Prospective students can see the support structures, learning environment, and opportunities that make the foundation year a transformative experience.

Outcome: Empowering Success

The video positions UCL East as a university that actively fosters inclusivity and equips students with the skills, confidence, and practical experience needed to transition successfully into full engineering degrees, while also highlighting the personal growth achieved along the way.