BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (With Integrated Foundation Year and Year in Industry)

Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year and Year in Industry

Unlock your potential with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. From designing cutting-edge technology to solving real-world problems, this versatile field offers endless opportunities.

Course Overview

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress directly onto the Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons). This degree was designed in collaboration with BAE Systems, to study a broad range of topics that lay the foundation for a successful engineering career.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Barrow-in-Furness
• Institute: Institute of Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing
• UCAS Code: B116
• Delivery Style: In-person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 5 Years
• Study Options: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BEng (Hons)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 48 UCAS Tariff points

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK (year)
• Placement Year fee: Home £1,905, Overseas £2,980

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

Throughout the four-year degree programme, you will study 6 compulsory modules per year (5 in year 3).

Year One

• Foundation Year
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Essential Study Skills for Engineering
  • Foundation Engineering Principles
  • Digital Skills and Technologies for Engineering
  • Foundation Engineering Mathematics and Problem Solving
  • Foundation Engineering Design

Year Two

• Engineering Design
• Integrated Engineering
• Mathematics and Computing
• Principles of Materials and Manufacturing
• Mechatronic Principles – Electrical
• Mechatronic Principles – Mechanical

Year Three

• Applied Materials and Manufacturing
• Applied Mechatronics – Electrical
• Applied Mechatronics – Mechanical
• Digital Manufacture
• Integrated Engineering 2
• Mathematics and Modelling

Year Four

• Year in Industry

Year Five

• Advanced Manufacturing Systems
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
• Advanced Instrumentation and Control
• Integrated Engineering Project
• Operations Management

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

In this program, you will be an active participant in your own learning. We use a “flipped classroom” model, which means you will go over lesson materials online at home, so that in-class time can be spent exploring hands-on activities, like group problem-solving and discussions.

How You Will Be Assessed

In this program, assessments come in two forms: formative and summative. Formative assessments are ongoing, giving you feedback on your progress as you work through the course, helping you improve along the way. Summative assessments happen at the end of a project or module and count towards your grade.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: GCSE English Language, Maths and Science (or STEM) at C/4 or above
• A-levels: A to include study in Maths and Physics or STEM (Chemistry, Design & Technology, Computer Science, Electronics or Statistics)
• T-levels: P (D or E) 72 UCAS points. All T levels in Engineering and Manufacturing route are acceptable for entry to this programme with study in mathematics and Physics modules.
• Access to HE: 60 credits, 45 graded at Pass at level 3 - Engineering or maths based
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: PPP - Engineering based with a pass in maths module and a pass in units 1 and 7 (Engineering Principles and Calculus)
• Scottish Highers: DDDD to include a study in Maths and Physics or STEM
• Irish LC Highers: D1x 3, D2 to include study in Maths and Physics or STEM

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Mechanical Engineering. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this programme.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study.

Funding

A non-repayable bursary paid directly to the student, scholarship recipients will receive a total of £8,000 across their four years of study, (Year 0, Foundation Year: £3,000, Year 1: £3,000, Year 2: £1,000, Year 3: £1,000). Recipients will also be awarded a 12-week paid placement with BAE Systems and a guaranteed interview upon completion of their degree, providing a snapshot into what a career at the company is really like. Eligibility criteria: you must be a UK National and does not have any criminal convictions.

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs. Textbooks are available via the library. The institute will pay for field trips and provide any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).