BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 52%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 8%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Bradford?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.