Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

Overview

This four-year version of our popular BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course includes an integrated foundation year. Students will learn a range of diverse subjects, from thermodynamics, design, and the mechanics of machines to state-of-the-art technological solutions such as finite element analysis, computer-aided design (CAD), and computational fluid dynamics. Graduates will have a choice of career options in design, process, manufacturing, and management.

Course Structure

• Year 1 (national level 4):
  • Digital Technologies for Engineering (20 credits)
  • Engineering Mathematics (20 credits)
  • Manufacturing and Materials (20 credits)
  • Applied Mechanics (20 credits)
  • Electronic & Electrical Principles (20 credits)
  • Digital Design Principles (20 credits)
• Year 2 (national level 5):
  • Engineering Mechanics (20 credits)
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (20 credits)
  • Automation for Manufacturing (20 credits)
  • Engineering Group Interdisciplinary Project (20 credits)
  • Design Methods and Applications (20 credits)
  • Thermofluids and Engines (20 credits)
• Year 3 (national level 6):
  • Engineering Placement (Optional) (120 credits)
  • Professional Engineering Management Techniques (20 credits)
  • Project (40 credits)
  • Manufacturing Systems Design (20 credits)
  • Engineering Dynamics and Thermofluids (20 credits)
  • Mechanical Design and Materials Selection (20 credits)

Facilities

Students will be based at the David Goldman Informatics Centre and have access to a range of industry-leading technologies at the Industry Centre. Specialist labs include:

• Product Development Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Automation Lab
• Project Lab
• Material Characterisation Lab
• Formulation Lab
• Thermofluids Lab
• Mechanical Engineering Lab

Entry Requirements

• Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE or equivalent), including Maths and English at grade C or above and a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent).
• Demonstrable evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills acquired from at least three years of post-school work experience.

Fees and Finance

The annual fee for this course is £9,535 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled. Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation.

Career Ready

Recent graduates have secured graduate jobs that pay around £28,000 a year, with companies such as McLaren Automotive, General Motors, and Nissan. Placements are available between the second and final year, with past students having earned an average salary of £14,000-£18,000 a year depending on location.