Dropping out of Uni to pursue a different course - mech eng

I am in a bit of a dilemma. I am currently studying Architectural Technology (2nd Year) and I just don't believe this course is for me. I am now looking to pursue a Career in Mechnical Engineering and want to see if I am actually able to. I left College with a BTec in Art and Design as well as a Lvl 3 Foundation Year? (I did a 3rd Year in College) with the same qualification.

Would I be able to apply for a course with this Qualification? I was looking into a Foundation Year to get my Maths grade but I still not sure I understand the whole process so apologies if I sound like an amateur.

To study mechanical (or any type of) engineering at university you need a solid foundation in maths. I'm not sure what level of maths you'll have from Architectural Technology, but typical entry requirements for engineering are A-level or equivalent in maths. If you're not at that level then you'll need to either study a foundation year or take A-level maths.

Hey there ,I'm sorry to hear that things did not work out for you in your current course and I can only imagine how tough it was to make this decision but at least you made it now and not years into a career you don't like.
You're probably most likely to get into a foundation course considering your lack of physics and maths. I suggest you apply to some universities but for their foundation courses. Considering applications have closed on UCAS you may have to wait for early clearing to get considered. I didn't do the foundation year at my university but I have loved the three years of the main course .
I hope this helps .
Cece😁
Engineering student
De Montfort university

yeh, I understand a Foundation Year is my way in but do you know what would happen to my Financing especially since I am dropping out in Second Year and midway through the second term?

I am in a bit of a dilemma. I am currently studying Architectural Technology (2nd Year) and I just don't believe this course is for me. I am now looking to pursue a Career in Mechnical Engineering and want to see if I am actually able to. I left College with a BTec in Art and Design as well as a Lvl 3 Foundation Year? (I did a 3rd Year in College) with the same qualification.
Would I be able to apply for a course with this Qualification? I was looking into a Foundation Year to get my Maths grade but I still not sure I understand the whole process so apologies if I sound like an amateur.

You’re in a bit of tricky spot without A-level maths & physics, the maths is really important (and it’s in your interests to make sure you have an equivalent standard - without this a degree in mechanical would be a huge uphill battle, the maths skills are vital to both the degree as well as a career).
I personally don’t think you would be ready for an engineering degree yet which really leaves you with two options:
Another point is you have used two years student finance, my understanding is typically SFE will fund the length of your degree + 1 year, this means you will have to self-fund your first year of study of a new degree.
I would suggest:

oh I thought I would have to self fund my final 2 years. I was planning on doing a foundation nonetheless as I DEFINITELY don't have the qualifications.