Mechanical and Civil Engineering Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

**Innovate. Solve. Design.**<br/><br/>If you are inspired by challenge, are analytical and creative in your thinking, and interested in design, technology and how these solve problems in the world around us; then our Mechanical and Civil Engineering Foundation Year may be your first step towards realising your ambitions. <br/><br/>Successful completion of the foundation year will allow you to progress onto any of the following degrees:<br/><br/><br/>- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering<br/><br/><br/>Students that perform well during their second-year level 5 of degree study, will also have the opportunity to progress onto our MEng programmes. <br/><br/>Undertaking the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Foundation Year will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to develop effective, sustainable solutions and products that meet the varied needs of today’s and tomorrow’s society. You will be taught and guided by a student-oriented and well-rounded team of experienced engineering practitioners, researchers, and a knowledgeable technical support team. Equipped with dedicated lab and workshop facilities, the course seeks to provide an engaging and practical learning experience to apply engineering principles to real-world problems.<br/><br/>Many students who undertake the foundation year are still thinking about which sub-discipline of engineering to specialise in. The course covers mechanical, civil and automotive engineering, so you will be able to explore and challenge your preferences to make an informed decision about which degree to study upon completion of the foundation year.

Joining Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes, Silver for overall teaching excellence*, and a top 8 university for student life**. <br/><br/>Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!<br/><br/>There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.<br/><br/>Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!<br/><br/>* (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)<br/>** (Uni Compare 2025 Rankings)