Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: H301
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
DDD with Maths and Physics at A or AS-level otherwise CCC. General Studies excluded.
Access to HE Diploma exceeds entry requirements so may be considered for BEng/MEng.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
72 UCAS tariff points with Maths and Physics at A or AS-level otherwise 96 points.
About this course
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With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in engineering if you do not hold the required scientific A-levels or equivalent qualifications, are changing career, or returning to study.
The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need to progress. You will be required to successfully complete the foundation year before progressing to the degree course.
With a focus on employability, the course is designed with input from industry experts and accrediting bodies. Our Industrial Advisory Board contributes to the ongoing development of the programme, keeping it updated and relevant, while guest lecturers reinforce our strong industrial links and provide networking opportunities.
You will also learn with a course team who have an international reputation for research. You will get involved in challenging and rewarding project work and have the chance to join the Formula Student team. Working in groups with other engineering specialists develops your teamwork, project management, presentation, and communication skills, giving you experience that mirrors industry.
Modules
Your foundation year will top up your qualifications and prepare you for the BEng course. In your first degree year, conceptual design, manufacturing and testing are combined in a design project. When you reach your second year, you will explore various aspects of mechanical engineering in more depth. After your second year, you may opt to put your studies into practice on a year-long industrial placement. In your final year, you are taught business and management skills essential for the modern professional engineer.
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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