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Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Do you want to embark in engineering but do not have the traditional entry requirements to start a degree? Perhaps, you are looking for a complete career change. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year to give you a solid grounding in the disciplines underpinning mechanical engineering. You will be actively involved in engineering projects and our hands-on approach to learning runs through design, mechanics and materials, improving your employability across many industries.- Open the door to a successful future. With starting salaries from £23,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.- Aim for professional qualification. Subject to completion of the foundation year you will be eligible to progress onto one of our professionally accredited degree courses.- Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. - Be flexible. Our combined first year allows you to switch to marine technology or civil engineering in line with your career ambitions.- Be unique. Our courses are the only ones in the country to have a named 'with composites' pathway; choosing this will allow you to stand out in the job market.- Learn hands-on . We offer the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.- Aim higher. You may progress onto the MEng course at the end of your second year if you are doing well.- Put learning into practice. Take a paid year in industry – many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.- Go on to thrive. Your degree opens doors to sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mechanical Engineering

    49th out of 75 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    118 52%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    51st

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    51st

    13

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