London South Bank University

BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year

London South Bank University

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year is a four-year programme, extendable to five years with an optional work experience year. This course provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, covering mathematics, fluid dynamics, design, mechanics, electrical engineering, and materials science.

The foundation year equips students with the skills necessary to succeed in the degree, and the programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ensuring alignment with professional industry standards.

Students learn key engineering skills through modules on engineering science and scientific principles while benefitting from access to advanced facilities such as virtual engineering labs and 3D printing technology.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide a personal statement, an academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements:

  • 64 UCAS Tariff points.
  • GCSE Mathematics at grade C (or grade 4 and above under the reformed system).
  • Consideration is also given to relevant skills, work experience, and mitigating circumstances that may have impacted academic performance.

English Proficiency:

  • IELTS Academic: overall 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each component.
  • TOEFL iBT: overall 80, with component-specific minimum scores.
  • Pearson PTE Academic: overall 59, with at least 59 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year programme can pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fee for international students on the BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) course is £15,500 per year.

Admission

Applications should be made through UCAS. For personalised guidance with your application, you can contact our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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