Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Do you want to make a real-world impact in areas that touch almost every aspect of modern life?
As a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Huddersfield you’ll have unlocked a range of possibilities. You could make a difference in areas such as climate change, global health and the future of our transport networks. Throughout your degree you’ll apply engineering principles to real projects, preparing yourself for a rewarding career that makes a tangible contribution to society.
Our foundation degree is designed for students who have the capability to pursue a degree ...
Do you want to make a real-world impact in areas that touch almost every aspect of modern life?
As a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Huddersfield you’ll have unlocked a range of possibilities. You could make a difference in areas such as climate change, global health and the future of our transport networks. Throughout your degree you’ll apply engineering principles to real projects, preparing yourself for a rewarding career that makes a tangible contribution to society.
Our foundation degree is designed for students who have the capability to pursue a degree at Huddersfield but do not yet have the required qualifications. The foundation element lasts one year to bring you up-to-speed. If you pass, you’ll progress onto our IMechE-accredited BEng(Hons) degree. Once on the full course you’ll enjoy the same benefits as our other students. These include our Common First Year, allowing you to experience all aspects of engineering before specialising in your chosen field.
Why choose Huddersfield for this course?\
Ground yourself in the foundation year to bring yourself up to speed before progressing onto an IMechE-accredited degree if you pass.\
Simulate a real-world engineering environment and boost your employability through our unique EnABLE initiative.\
In your final year you’ll complete an individual research/design project and have the option to link it to Team HARE, our Formula Student team.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A71-G66
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
on core.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition, you must have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C, or above in the previous grading scheme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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