Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Plymouth, UK

Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Do you want to embark in engineering but do not have the traditional entry requirements to start a degree? Perhaps, you are looking for a complete career change. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year to give you a solid grounding in the disciplines underpinning mechanical engineering. You will be actively involved in engineering projects and our hands-on approach to learning runs through design, mechanics and materials, improving your employability across many industries.- Open the door to a successful future. With starting salaries from £23,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.- Aim for professional qualification. Subject to completion of the foundation year you will be eligible to progress onto one of our professionally accredited degree courses.- Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. - Be flexible. Our combined first year allows you to switch to marine technology or civil engineering in line with your career ambitions.- Be unique. Our courses are the only ones in the country to have a named 'with composites' pathway choosing this will allow you to stand out in the job market.- Learn hands-on . We offer the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.- Aim higher. You may progress onto the MEng course at the end of your second year if you are doing well.- Put learning into practice. Take a paid year in industry – many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.- Go on to thrive. Your degree opens doors to sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,200.00 (20,91,959) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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