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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

Overview

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year course provides a comprehensive engineering education covering design, engineering mathematics and its application, the core concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, structural dynamics, materials and the behaviour of fluids.

Award

• BEng (Hons)

Start date(s)

• 15 September 2025

UCAS Code

• H302

Course specifications

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Course length

• Full-time (4 years)

Campus location

• University of Wolverhampton Campus

School

• School of Engineering

UCAS points calculator

• Open Points Calculator

Why choose this course?

• The programme, which is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), combines a strong base in theoretical background (mechanics, materials, fluid, thermal, systems and control) along with project based laboratory, design, build and simulation experiences, which is undertaken in our state-of-the-art live project space.

What happens on the course?

• Your journey begins with a foundation year at our City campus, focusing on essential skills and knowledge in communication, mathematics, computing, and engineering principles.
• All of our degrees have a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of subjects before deciding on the course you wish to follow.
• In the second year, you will extend your knowledge of engineering technologies and management, create design specifications, and become proficient in the use of a 3D CAD package.
• In your final year, you will complete an individual project, further develop your integrative approach to designing electro-mechanical systems, develop global management skills, and learn how to convert an idea into a commercial venture.

Potential Career Paths

• Junior Mechanical Engineer
• CAD Technician
• Maintenance Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Materials Technician

Additional Information

• Everything you need to know about this course!

Why Wolverhampton?

• Responding to the regional and national shortage of graduate qualified engineers, the University of Wolverhampton is currently investing over £10m in new Engineering facilities at its City Campus in Wolverhampton.

What our students say

• “I have worked in the Aerospace industry as a Structural Designer for the last 20 years. As an apprentice I attained an HNC in Metals Technology.
• When I decided to move back into Higher Education it was not without some trepidation. I found the lecturers to be extremely helpful and their technical knowledge was extremely sound.
• My interaction with the lecturers outside of the classroom has been very positive and has helped me to maintain my motivation.
• I feel that every single module I have studied has enhanced my level of knowledge as an Engineer and will enhance my employability in the future.
• The facilities provided by the University are fantastic and I have never found them lacking.
• I feel very proud and privileged to be a student at the University of Wolverhampton and I would encourage anyone who is interested in Engineering to give serious consideration to the University of Wolverhampton.”

Who accredits this course?

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status)
• Self-funding
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees
• Financial Hardship
• Bursaries and Scholarships

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How We Compare

• Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses

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