Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland

Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Mechanical engineering

Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Sunderland, based in Sunderland, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 84% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 40 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

40 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

83.63%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This is a four-year version of our popular BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn a range of diverse subjects from thermodynamics, design and the mechanics of machines, to state-of-the-art technological solutions such as finite element analysis, computer-aided design (CAD) and computational fluid dynamics. Graduate with a choice of career options in design, process, manufacturing and management.

Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of all engineering disciplines. This course covers topics such as electrical principles, mechanics, manufacturing and materials, microprocessors and thermofluids.

You are encouraged to apply to undertake a year-long placement between the second and final years, although it is not compulsory. Past students have secured paid placement with companies such as Jaguar, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Assystem, Cummins Engines, Delphi Powertrain Systems and Tata Steel.

Staff use their real-world experience to enhance the already excellent teaching and support, which is enriched by the University’s leading-edge research into areas such as manufacturing systems and advanced maintenance.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 40 points

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Mechanical engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000