Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Want to pursue engineering but lack traditional requirements, or seeking a career change? This four-year degree, with a foundation year in mechanical engineering, covers design, mechanics and materials, enhancing your employability across industries.
Connect with emerging industry
Leverage our strong industry ties to gain hands-on experience in design and materials. Opt for a voluntary placement year for extra industry exposure.
Step into world-class facilities
The Babbage Building offers cutting-edge research labs and spec...
Want to pursue engineering but lack traditional requirements, or seeking a career change? This four-year degree, with a foundation year in mechanical engineering, covers design, mechanics and materials, enhancing your employability across industries.<br/><br/><strong>Connect with emerging industry</strong><br/>Leverage our strong industry ties to gain hands-on experience in design and materials. Opt for a voluntary placement year for extra industry exposure.<br/><br/><strong>Step into world-class facilities</strong><br/>The Babbage Building offers cutting-edge research labs and specialist equipment, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies. It’s the ideal space to collaborate on groundbreaking projects and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.<br/><br/><strong>Graduate ready for work</strong><br/>You will be highly regarded by employers for being work-ready and excel at top companies like Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine and the Ministry of Defence. Unique to Plymouth, our with composites pathway gives you a competitive edge.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre captivated by technology and innovative design <br/><br/><br/>- you enjoy solving complex problems across various industries<br/><br/><br/>- youre eager to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment<br/><br/><br/>- you seek a flexible programme that aligns with your career goals.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H305
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
To include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access - In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 Points to include H5 in a relevant subject. Maths and English at O1-O4 or H1-H7 is GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
AS
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M
In a relevant subject: ICT, Science, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Statistics, Maths
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
32 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels. To include one relevant subject from: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, DT, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology and Design, ICT, Physics, Science, Statistics, Maths, Further Maths, Pure Maths, Use of Maths.
T Level
P
Pass from a Science/Technology pathway . Must have GCSE Maths 4/C
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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