BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-01-01 | - |
2026-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
Course Overview
Our four-year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree with Foundation Year prepares you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive and diverse field of mechanical engineering.
Mechanical engineers are always in demand around the globe. They create solutions, solve problems and play a central role in the design and implementation of moving parts in a range of industries.
Your foundation year, you will gain an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of the engineering environment and its principles. The course will see you apply mathematical and statistical methods, tools and notations in the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems. You will also develop your capabilities in problem-solving, managing workloads and communicating with a range of individuals.
Why study this course?
- This course prepares prospective engineers for meaningful professional employment in the Mechanical Engineering sector.
- You will develop your cognitive, intellectual, and problem-solving skills via key principles of mechanical engineering.
- The demand for skilled and qualified mechanical engineers is increasing, which is fostered by a transforming economic landscape, driven by the need for advanced engineering solutions.
- Upon graduation, you will be able to pursue a career in a wide range of industries. Examples include advance manufacturing, product design, bio medical engineering, and artificial intelligence, among many others. You may also choose to study a master’s in a related subject area.
Modules
- Foundation Principles 0 (ATT3037) (Optional)
- Foundation Principles 1 (ATT3033) Core
- Foundation Principles 2 (ATT3034) Core
- Engineering Study Skills (ATT3035) Core
- Engineering Technology (ATT3036) Core
- Engineering Environment (AME4061) Core
- Engineering Principles 1 (AME4062) Core
- Engineering Principles 2 (AME4063) Core
- Projects and Systems (AME4064) Core
- Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling (AME4065) Core
- Engineering Applications (AME5011) Core
- Mechanics of Materials and Machines (AME5012) Core
- Thermofluids and Control Systems (AME5013) Core
- Engineering Modelling and Analysis (AME5014) Core
- Engineering in Business and Society (AME5015) Core
- Major Project (AME6011) Core
- Advanced Materials and Structures (AME6012) Core
- Management and Enterprise in Engineering (AME6013) Core
- Advanced Thermofluids and Control (AME6015) Core
- Finite Element and Difference Solutions (AME6016) Core
Career progression
Upon successfully completing this degree, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of careers in the engineering sector, in the UK and abroad. Mechanical engineers are employed across many industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Construction
- Medicine
- Sport
- Consumer goods
- Electrical
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs: A minimum of two GCE A2-level passes including mathematics and science; and five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- IELTS: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), in cases where English is not your first language.
Duration and Study Mode
- Duration: 4 years (full-time)
- Study mode: Full-time
Location and Fees
- Location: Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley
- UK fee: AY 25/26: £9,535
Start Date
- September 2025, January 2026, April 2026
Delivered in partnership with
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Regent College London
Overview:
Regent College London is a higher education institution offering a range of courses, including Foundation Years, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), Bachelor's Degrees, Top-Up Degrees, and Master's Degrees. They are known for their flexible learning options, career-focused courses, and commitment to student wellbeing.