BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above is required. A level: 32 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. From a minimum of 2 A levels and one in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: applied ICT, applied science, applied business, biology, business studies, chemistry, computing, computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control technology), DT product design (textiles technology), economics, economics and business, electronics, engineering, environmental science, further mathematics, use of mathematics, core mathematics, pure mathematics, mathematics, ICT, physics, science, statistics, technology and design - must have C at GCSE Mathematics. Excluding general studies. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma science/technology related subject: PPP 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma science/technology related subject: MP BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass Access course (preferably from a science/technology subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for further advice. T level: Pass from a Science/Technology pathway. Must have GCSE Maths 4/C. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 1 subject from science or technology – English and mathematics must be included.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year and an optional industry placement year. A 'with composites' pathway is also available.
Modules
- Principles of Computing and AI
- Foundational Mathematics in STEM
- Physics, Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
- Global Scientific Challenges: Projects and Labs