Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering prepares you to thrive in modern industry with a blend of theory, hands-on labs, and industry-shaped projects. With no traditional exams, you’ll be assessed through practical work that mirrors real-world practice, graduating career-ready for engineering or further study.

You will:

• Access cutting-edge facilities, including advanced CAD/CAM suites, automation labs, and mechanical testing equipment

• Benefit from an exam-free approach, with assessments based on coursework, practical activities, and industry-style projects

• Engage with strong employer links, industrial projects, and career-focused opportunities throughout your studies

• Develop digital and practical skills highly valued in modern industry, including simulation, modelling, and design for manufacture

• Gain real-world experience through collaborative design projects that reflect the challenges faced by professional engineers

• Benefit from a teaching approach that blends on-campus learning with online resources, providing flexibility and support

Course Modules

The Foundation year of study ensures that students from all subject backgrounds and life experiences get a foundational course of study that both prepares for subject specific and wider, university skills at an undergraduate level. You will spend time with a subject specific teaching team and a wider support network to ensure you get the support for a wide range of skills.

Modules:

• Study Skills for Success

• Collaborative Practice

• A Day in the Life

• Engineering Principles

• Engineering Practice

Year 2 (Level 4)

In year two, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering through modules such as Engineering Maths, Core Engineering Skills and Application, and Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering. Practical and digital competencies are developed through Engineering Design and CAD, Engineering Materials & Processes, and Practical Engineering Skills, ensuring a strong foundation in both theory and hands-on practice.

Modules:

• Engineering Maths

• Core Engineering Skills and Application

• Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Design and CAD

• Engineering Materials and Processes

• Practical Engineering Skills

Year 3 (Level 5)

In year three, you will deepen your understanding of key engineering concepts in Mechanical Design and Analysis, Digital Innovation in Engineering, and Manufacturing Technology and Automation. Applied skills are further developed in Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM), while teamwork and problem-solving are embedded in the Engineering Design Project, where you will work collaboratively with your peers on complex design challenges.

Modules:

• Mechanical Design and Analysis

• Digital Innovation in Engineering

• Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM)

• Manufacturing Technology and Automation

• Engineering Design Project

Year 4 (Level 6)

In year four, the focus shifts towards specialisation and professional readiness. Students explore advanced topics such as Mechanical Modelling & Simulation, Continuous Improvement and Lean, and Mechanical Systems Integration. The Professional Practice module supports career preparation and ethical awareness. The year concludes with an individual Project, where students independently manage and deliver a substantial piece of technical work, demonstrating their capability as graduate mechanical engineers.

Modules:

• Mechanical Modelling and Simulation

• Continuous Improvement and Lean

• Mechanical Systems Integration

• Professional Practice

• Project

Our teaching approach is designed to be flexible, engaging, and focused on your success. Learning is delivered through Wrexham University’s Active Learning Framework, blending on-campus sessions with online activities to give you the best of both worlds. You’ll develop key employability skills throughout your studies, with teaching that adapts to your needs and prepares you for the demands of your future career.

• Face-to-Face Learning: You will engage in lectures, seminars, and workshops in various settings, incorporating case studies and problem-based learning. In some instances, sessions maybe be recorded for later access via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

• Virtual Learning: Delivered through the VLE and Microsoft Teams, virtual learning includes asynchronous tasks (videos, quizzes, readings, virtual visits) and synchronous activities (discussions, case studies, simulations). Sessions will be recorded where appropriate

• Tutorials: Delivered both in person and online, tutorials promote active participation through individual and group engagement. They are designed to encourage critical thinking, reflective practice, and student-led learning, supporting creativity, independence, and a deeper understanding of subject knowledge and professional practice

• Assessment Strategy: The degree has an innovative assessment strategy with no formal exams, replacing them with coursework, practical work, and project-based assessments that mirror industry practice. This approach, combined with access to modern facilities and strong employer input, ensures graduates are well-prepared for employment or further study in the sector

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.