BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore how you can create future components and systems with our BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year degree.
Key highlights
- Explores how to create future mechanical components and systems
- Foundation year builds preparation for mechanical engineering degree study
- Emphasis on linking engineering theory to real-life applications
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points to include Mathematics, or a numerate science (Physics, Chemistry Electronics, Design Technology, or Computer Science). 72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
- BTEC: MPP — to include from an Engineering or Science subject; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include including Grade 4
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical engineer
- Design engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Maintenance engineer
- Project engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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