Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

Understand the key aspects of mechanical engineering
Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year course develops your understanding of mechanical engineering science as well as your practical skills and knowledge following an initial foundation year that prepares you for higher education study within an engineering context.

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation
This course is accredited by the IET, one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians. The accreditation means that it will be easier for you to apply for professional registration as a chartered or incorporated engineer after graduation.

Build your knowledge and confidence with an initial foundation year
You will complete an extra year of study before starting your BEng to build your subject knowledge and develop your academic writing, reading and research skills.

Throughout this first year, you will develop your research, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, and cover a range of topics including physics, mathematics, electronics and computing, and the practical application of these to engineering disciplines.

Learn the science behind mechanical engineering
From manufacturing techniques to programming, you will develop a strong level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of mechanical systems and applications you will need to prepare for a successful career in engineering and science.

Study specialist areas including:

• Manufacturing techniques

• Machines

• Structures

• Materials science

• Heat transfer

• Fluid mechanics

• Programming.

Discover our specialist engineering laboratories
Our dedicated engineering teaching and practice spaces allow you to use first-class, industry-standard equipment throughout your studies, as you gain a professionally-relevant and engaging engineering learning experience.

• Specialist mechanical labs

• Dedicated teaching labs

• Machine tool workshop

• Project workshop

• Computer-aided engineering suite.

Develop the right skills to thrive within the industry
This course has been designed in partnership with local businesses to ensure you are ready for the industry when you graduate. You will complete multiple design-build-test challenges that test your theoretical engineering understanding and practical skills in line with current industry standards.

Apply your learning to practical projects
The University of Chichester is a member of the unique CDIO (Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate) worldwide initiative, which means our courses are designed to be practical and lab-focused from the beginning.

This ensures that you receive an engaging experience which encourages interdisciplinary teamworking to solve open-ended problems and develops your communication skills, which will help you stand-out in a competitive industry.

On this course you will:

• Build your academic confidence and abilities as you complete an initial foundation year before you continue onto your full degree.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of mechanical engineering in line with industry requirements.

• Learn in dedicated engineering labs and use first-class equipment.

• Develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

• Explore industrial work placement opportunities.

• Apply your theoretical learning and planning through practical, collaborative projects.

Year One (Integrated Foundation Year):
Your first year is your foundation year and provides you with a base level of information that you will build upon over the rest of your studies. You will study a broad array of content as you explore fundamental science, mathematics, electronics, computing, design, report writing, and communication skills.

Year Two:
In your second year, you will explore the key fundamentals of mechanical engineering, as well as computer aided engineering, mathematical principles, and elements of electrical engineering. In your second year you will take part in a team Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) challenge with other Mechanical Engineering students.

Year Three:
Your third year builds on your previous learning to explore more specialised elements of mechanical engineering including dynamic systems, statics and materials, and advanced mathematical principles. CDIO challenge is an interdisciplinary team challenge where you will work with students from other engineering subjects.

Year Four:
In your fourth year, you will work as part of group to undertake a final engineering project that will act as a culmination of your studies. Alongside this, you will explore industrially-relevant elements such as renewability and sustainability, as well as understand basic business concepts within a engineering contexts.

You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including:
-Coursework
-Written exams
-Lab and practical work
-Project work
-Presentations
-Online tests