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Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Location
Preston Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Our Mechanical Engineering Foundation Entry degree course teaches you to design objects and systems with motion.Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but dont have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of fundamental engineering principles like mechanics, materials, thermo-fluids and computer-aided design to analyse and design objects and systems with motion.This degree combines the fundamentals of traditional engineering courses with our long experience of providing a rounded education to graduates. This ensures youre prepared to work in a range of industrial sectors. Youll also develop skills in user needs and business planning.Our Mechanical Engineering provision is ranked in the UKs top 10 for student satisfaction, and 1st in the North West (Complete University Guide, 2021).Theres an optional placement route to spend a year in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.Youll have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and work with a group of students and staff on projects.Youll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience.Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilitiesMechanical Engineering can lead to a diverse career in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research development.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
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University information
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University League Table
87th
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Campus address
University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
66th out of 75 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 228129 57%42nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%68th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.86 72%60th
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