Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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.* **Define yourself with an IMechE-accredited degree** – the course has been designed to fully satisfy the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfy the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).* **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** with 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** by taking a paid year in industry, many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.* **Go on to thrive** in sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.