BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BEng in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, combining mechanical design with computational and control systems. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Engineering Design, Systems Design, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year accredited by City St George's, delivered at the Westminster Centre of Capital City College. An optional industry placement year or split placement over two summer periods is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD (including Mathematics at C or above) IB: 26 points overall, including 4 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Science subject OR 6 in Standard Level Mathematics and 4 in a Higher Level Science subject. In addition, 5 in Standard Level English is required.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 63%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 84%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Year Module
- Professional Placement & Career Development module
- The Engineer in Society - Social Responsibility
- Engineering Design 1
- Introduction to Mechanics of Materials and Manufacturing
- Electronics 1
- Introduction to Programming
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics 1
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- The Engineer in Society - Sustainability and Circular Economy
- Mathematics 2
- Engineering Design 2 - Aerospace
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structures and Materials
- Thermodynamics
- Mechatronics and Systems
- Data Analysis for Engineers
- Individual Project
- The Engineer in Society - Sustainable Design
- Structural Analysis and Finite Element Method
- Engineering Design 3 - CAD-CAM
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Through Life Engineering
- Control Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London?
63% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is CDD at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical and Design Engineering with Foundation Year at City St George's, University of London?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.