BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year, an undergraduate degree combining mechanical design, manufacturing, and intelligent systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The course begins with a foundation year before moving into core studies. Year 1 covers the foundations through Mathematics for Engineering, Electronics For Engineers, Fundamentals of Programming, and Engineering Materials and Design. Year 2 focuses on Mechatronics and Measurements, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machines, and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. The final year includes Robotics and AI, a Research Project, Finite Element Analysis, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, alongside optional modules such as Biomaterials and Renewable Energy Technology.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDD IB: 24 points in the IB Diploma or 72 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
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: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 39%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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).
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Electronics For Engineers
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Engineering Materials and Design
- Design and Manufacturing Project
- Mechanics of Materials and Structure
- Mechatronics and Measurements
- Fluid Mechanics
- Dynamics of Machines
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Vibrations and Control
- Engineering Team Project
- Robotics and AI
- Research Project
- Finite Element Analysis
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Biomaterials
- Renewable Energy Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £55,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
81% 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 including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
The typical offer is DDD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent 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). Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.