Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng(Hons)

This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visit International Study Centre.

Mechanical Engineering impacts virtually all aspects of our daily lives and is vital to the functioning of many of the systems and products we rely upon. A degree in Mechanical Engineering could open the door to a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future, securing a role at the at the heart of these technological developments could result in a substantial earning potential which will allow you to shape the lifestyle you want in the future. Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course, it leads onto our accredited BEng(Hons).

The duration of the foundation element is one year and if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree. Our Common First Year (which is year two of the integrated foundation year course) lets you explore key areas of Electronic and Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, giving you the chance to “taste” different specialisms before you decide. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams and build a solid foundation aligned with industry needs, whichever path you choose next.

This course is designed to give you flexibility in your choice of engineering career pathways after graduation. You will study the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow with design, manufacturing, and business considerations. With an understanding of the key role of sustainability you will be ready for career opportunities in a wide range of industries.