Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year

Mechanical Engineering
Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. Graduates can work at the forefront of the major areas of mechanical engineering, combining theory with practical and project work, turning ideas into real systems.

Will you build the product of the future? At Kent, you study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.

If you don't have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.

Your Future
You'll be set up for a great career after Kent, with graduates going on to work in areas including aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies and so many more.

The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.

Location
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The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Foundation Year compulsory modules currently include the following: Foundation Algebra and Geometry; Engineering Principles – A; Engineering and Programming Skills; Foundation Functions and Calculus; Engineering Principles – B; Dynamics and Materials.

Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Manufacturing Project; Mechanics of Materials and Structure.

Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Fluid Mechanics; Dynamics of Machines; Advanced Manufacturing Technologies; Vibrations and Control; Engineering Team Project.

Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Robotics and AI; Research Project; Finite Element Analysis; Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Optional modules may include the following: Biomaterials; Renewable Energy Technology.

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.