BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
80% 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 London South Bank University?
89% 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 London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University 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).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.