BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire is a four-year programme that begins with a foundation year and then moves into the honours degree. The foundation year gives students key skills in maths, physics, computing and engineering basics. After that, students study mechanical engineering topics such as mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, systems design and manufacturing. The degree emphasises design, testing and practical work in engineering labs and workshops.
This course is offered on the Preston Campus at UCLan. Students spend the first year in the foundation stage, then progress into years two, three and four of the full honours degree. Students learn by lectures, workshops, lab practicals, tutorials and project work. They will design mechanical systems, test materials, model systems with software, and work in teams. Assessments include written exams, coursework reports, lab work, design tasks, group projects and a final year project or design portfolio. The course is aligned with professional accreditation, such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and uses up-to-date engineering facilities.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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Typical entry to the foundation year requires 64 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC, Access to HE or other Level 3 courses.
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Applicants must show maths and physics/science competence where needed.
English Proficiency:
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International students must meet English language requirements with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) from the University of Central Lancashire can work in many engineering and technical roles. Possible job titles include:
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Automotive Engineer
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Systems Engineer
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Project Engineer
Cost of study
For international students, the annual tuition fee to study BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year. Fees are subject to annual change.
Admission
Applicants for the University of Central Lancashire BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) course should apply through the UCAS system. If assistance is needed, reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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