BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with foundation year is an undergraduate mechanical engineering degree. Core topics include Control Systems. The curriculum aligns with UK-SPEC academic requirements to support progression toward Chartered Engineer status. The first year covers foundational concepts through Professional and Academic Skills, Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics, Collaborative Project, Engineering Principles 1, and Engineering Principles 2. The subsequent stages progress through Engineering Applications, Engineering Environment, Projects and Systems, Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling, Mechanics of Materials and Machines, and Thermofluids and Control Systems. Further study involves Engineering Modelling and Analysis, Engineering in Business and Society, Advanced Materials and Structures, Management and Enterprise in Engineering, Advanced Thermofluids and Control, and Finite Element and Difference Solutions, culminating in a Major Project.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant mathematics, engineering or science-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Health associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Engineering Principles 1
- Engineering Principles 2
- Engineering Applications
- Major Project
- Engineering Environment
- Projects and Systems
- Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling
- Mechanics of Materials and Machines
- Thermofluids and Control Systems
- Engineering Modelling and Analysis
- Engineering in Business and Society
- Advanced Materials and Structures
- Management and Enterprise in Engineering
- Advanced Thermofluids and Control
- Finite Element and Difference Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.