Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Start your journey towards a career in engineering with our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Foundation Year) with Year in Industry.
This 5-year programme is designed to give you the best possible start, combining a supportive foundation year with a full degree in mechanical engineering – plus the opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience through a dedicated year in the workplace.
You will start with a foundation year, where you will develop essential academic skills such as independent study, essay writing, communication and problem-solving. You will grow in confidence and have time to explore engineering more broadly.
In your second year, you’ll focus on becoming an independent learner while building a strong foundation in engineering principles, mathematics, and design. You’ll learn to create and test engineering artefacts, explore materials and manufacturing processes, and gain essential knowledge of electrical and mechanical mechatronic principles.
In your third year, you will tackle more broadly defined challenges that require integrating knowledge from across your studies. You will deepen your understanding of applied mechatronics, materials and manufacturing, and digital manufacturing, while developing advanced modelling and simulation skills. Team-based projects will give you the opportunity to solve real-world engineering problems in a simulated professional environment.
Your fourth year will be spent on an industrial placement, applying your academic knowledge in a professional setting and gaining invaluable experience that enhances your employability. You can either source the placement yourself or our academic team can help you find a suitable placement.
In your final year, you will master complex engineering problems and explore advanced topics such as manufacturing systems, instrumentation and control, and cutting-edge materials technologies. You will also undertake a substantial independent engineering project, applying your skills creatively to deliver solutions with real-world impact.

Course Modules

• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

• Foundation Engineering Design

• Mechatronic Principles (Electrical)

• Mechatronic Principles (Mechanical)

• Digital Manufacture

• Mathematics and Computing

• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

• Advanced Instrumentation and Control

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In this programme, assessments come in two forms: formative and summative. Formative assessments are ongoing, giving you feedback on your progress as you work through the course, helping you improve along the way. Summative assessments happen at the end of a project or module and count towards your grade.
To suit different learning styles, assessments use various formats like coursework, presentations, and exams, and deadlines are spread throughout the year to help manage your workload. Coursework could be writing reports, creating presentations, or completing computer-based assignments that reflect real-world tasks. Exams are usually unseen, done in a timed setting, and can include multiple-choice, problem-solving, or essay questions.
Your tutor will explain how each assessment works and provide a marking guide so you know what to aim for. Generally, plan to spend about 20% of your time on assessment prep.