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BEng General Engineering with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, covering general engineering fundamentals. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Statistics, Engineering Design, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year for entry without standard Level 3 qualifications and concludes with an individual engineering project developed in collaboration with industry.

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Institution
Canterbury Christ Church University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
General Engineering with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
H142
Typical offer
A-level DDE, UCAS 64
Median salary
£30,000 after 15 months

Entry requirements

A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Extra requirements You also need five GCSEs C/4 or above including English, maths, and science.

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 79%
  • Learning opportunities: 75%
  • Assessment and feedback: 77%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 75%
  • Student voice: 78%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 30%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
  • Applied Science
  • Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
  • Fundamentals of Engineering
  • The Big Question
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Professional Engineering Skills
  • Applied Mathematics and Programming
  • Material Science and Testing
  • Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
  • Sustainable Engineering Lifecycle
  • Engineering Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Signal and Image Processing
  • Modelling and Simulation for Engineers
  • Future Engineering
  • Engineering Research Practice
  • Engineering Project
  • Industrial Automation and Robotics

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng General Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.

What do graduates of BEng General Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University 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 General Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?

79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BEng General Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?

The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BEng General Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.