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Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough University is primarily designed for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects required for first-year entry, or who have not met the expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, prior sport performance commitments, or mature students returning to education or care leavers.The programme is tailored to help a diverse range of students achieve their university goals, with a streamed approach that allows progression into multiple courses within the chosen stream. This provides additional time to determine the most suitable course for each individual.The foundation programme is ideal for:Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects for their preferred course.Students who did not meet the expected entrance requirements due to personal challenges, such as illness or caring responsibilities.Mature students or care leavers.Elite athletes facing the challenge of balancing high-level sporting commitments with academic study.Students enrolled in this programme become full members of the University, gaining access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities, support departments, and the exceptional student experience Loughborough University offers.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,990per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    10th out of 74 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    156 70%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    3rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    11th

    1

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