BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering Design. A Common First Year allows exploration of all engineering disciplines before specialising in Mechanical Engineering. The programme carries IMechE accreditation and includes a Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 1%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dynamic Analysis and Control
- Design Analysis
- Eco Design and IPR
- Final Year Project
- Project Quality and Production Management
- Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Communication and Research
- Engineering Investigative Studies
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Dynamic Systems
- Analysis of Materials
- Engineering Design
- Thermofluids
- Electrical Energy Conversion
- Manufacturing and Production Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £42,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield do next?
80% 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 Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
73% 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 Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.