Unlock your potential with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. From designing cutting-edge technology to solving real-world problems, this versatile field offers endless opportunities.
Our Integrated Foundation Year degree offers an invaluable extra year of academic preparation, ensuring youre fully ready for degree-level study. By completing the foundation year, youll strengthen your foundational knowledge of the subject, sharpen essential learning techniques, and boost your confidence. It’s the perfect stepping stone to ease your transition i...
Unlock your potential with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. From designing cutting-edge technology to solving real-world problems, this versatile field offers endless opportunities.<br/>Our Integrated Foundation Year degree offers an invaluable extra year of academic preparation, ensuring youre fully ready for degree-level study. By completing the foundation year, youll strengthen your foundational knowledge of the subject, sharpen essential learning techniques, and boost your confidence. It’s the perfect stepping stone to ease your transition into university life and equip you with the skills needed to excel in your chosen field.Throughout this programme, you will explore exciting themes while enhancing your problem-solving abilities, fostering creativity through innovation and engaging in hands-on practice with real-world scenarios.<br/>By studying our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Foundation Year with Year in Industry, youll gain essential work-related experience and knowledge alongside your study to put working skills into practice. You will develop your abilities, attitudes and competencies needed to launch your career in engineering and advanced manufacturing.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/>Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress directly onto the Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons).This degree was designed in collaboration with BAE Systems, to study a broad range of topics that lay the foundation for a successful engineering career. Core areas include mechanics, where youll explore the principles of motion, forces, and energy, and thermodynamics, which explores heat transfer and energy systems. Youll also study materials science, learning how different materials behave and how they can be used in design. Fluid mechanics and control systems are essential for understanding how machines interact with fluids and automated processes. The programme covers advanced manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and robotics, alongside computer-aided design (CAD) for creating precise technical drawings and prototypes. Additionally, youll develop your skills in mathematics and engineering analysis, equipping you to solve complex technical problems. In between years two and three of this degree, you will have the option of taking a 12 week paid internship with BAE Systems (Barrow), as part of the BAE Systems Scholarship. If chosen, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your learning to the world of work, gain industrial training and develop connections within the industry.<br/><br/>**On this Course you Will...**<br/>- Study in a brand-new purpose built facility that has been designed to include all of the modern equipment and resources you need to make a success of your course.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from engaging with stakeholders from local and national employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Study a degree that was designed in collaboration with BAE so that you can be equipped with all of the knowledge and skills that employers really need.<br/><br/><br/> **What You Will Learn**<br/>Year One (Foundation Year): <br/>- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Essential Study Skills for Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Foundation Engineering Principles<br/><br/><br/>- Digital Skills and Technologies for Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Foundation Engineering Mathematics and Problem Solving<br/><br/><br/>- Foundation Engineering Design<br/><br/><br/>Year Two: <br/>- Engineering Design<br/><br/><br/>- Integrated Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Mathematics and Computing<br/><br/><br/>- Principles of Materials and Manufacturing<br/><br/><br/>- Mechatronic Principles Electrical<br/><br/><br/>- Mechatronic Principles Mechanical<br/><br/><br/>Year Three: <br/>- Mechatronic Principles Mechanical<br/><br/><br/>- Applied Mechatronics Electrical<br/><br/><br/>- Applied Mechatronics Mechanical<br/><br/><br/>- Digital Manufacture<br/><br/><br/>- Integrated Engineering 2<br/><br/><br/>- Mathematics and Modelling<br/><br/><br/>Year Four: <br/>- Year in Industry<br/><br/>Year Five:<br/>- Advanced Manufacturing Systems<br/><br/><br/>- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing<br/><br/><br/>- Advanced Instrumentation and Control<br/><br/><br/>- Integrated Engineering Project<br/><br/><br/>- Operations Management<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Barrow-in-Furness
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B116
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 Must include study at level 3 in Maths and Physics (or STEM) Scottish HigherD,D,D,D Must include study at level 3 in Maths and Physics (or STEM) Access to HE DiplomaP:45 60 credits with 45 graded at level 3 - Engineering or Maths based Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Engineering based with a pass in maths module and a pass in units 1 and 7 (Engineering Principles and Calculus) A levelA Must include study at level 3 in Maths and Physics (or STEM) T LevelPass (D or E) All T levels in the Engineering & Manufacturing route would be acceptable with study in mathematics and physics modules. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £13,575 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |