**Innovate. Solve. Design.**
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.
Successful completion of the foundation year will allow you to progress onto any of the following degrees:
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
**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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H3M5
Institution Code
N77
Points of Entry
Year 1
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