Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,748.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This four-year program includes a foundational year to establish core principles in mechanical engineering. You'll engage in practical engineering projects, with our experiential learning method spanning design, mechanics, and materials to enhance career prospects across various sectors.
During your first year, you'll build essential skills for mechanical engineering studies. We'll strengthen your mathematics and physics to A-level proficiency while introducing mechanical, civil, and electronics engineering fundamentals. Collaborative projects will help develop crucial abilities for your degree journey.
4 years (with optional placement) Full Time.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
A level: From a minimum of 2 A levels and one in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: applied ICT, applied science, applied business, biology, business studies, chemistry, computing, computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control technology), DT product design (textiles technology), economics, economics and business, electronics, engineering, environmental science, further mathematics, use of mathematics, core mathematics, pure mathematics, mathematics, ICT, physics, science, statistics, technology and design - must have C at GCSE Mathematics. Excluding general studies.
BTEC
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma science/technology related subject: PPP
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma science/technology related subject: MP
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access: Pass Access course (preferably from a science/technology subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
T level: Pass from a Science/Technology pathway. Must have GCSE Maths 4/C.
International Baccalaureate:
24 overall to include 1 subject from science or technology English and mathematics must be included.
GCSE
Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
32 - 48
A level: From a minimum of 2 A levels and one in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: applied ICT, applied science, applied business, biology, business studies, chemistry, computing, computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control technology), DT product design (textiles technology), economics, economics and business, electronics, engineering, environmental science, further mathematics, use of mathematics, core mathematics, pure mathematics, mathematics, ICT, physics, science, statistics, technology and design - must have C at GCSE Mathematics. Excluding general studies.
BTEC
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma science/technology related subject: PPP
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma science/technology related subject: MP
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access: Pass Access course (preferably from a science/technology subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
T level: Pass from a Science/Technology pathway. Must have GCSE Maths 4/C.
International Baccalaureate:
24 overall to include 1 subject from science or technology English and mathematics must be included.
GCSE
Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300