BEng Mechanical Engineering including Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design. The four-year programme begins with a Foundation Year covering core mathematical and scientific principles before progressing to the main degree. The Impact Challenge module engages students in team-based projects tackling real-world engineering problems.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD, 48 tariff points Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Advanced Entry: Internal applicants (USW and Partner Colleges) taking the HND Mechanical Engineering who achieve a distinction profile with above 70% in mechanical science and thermo fluids are considered for third-year entry onto the BEng Mechanical Engineering. Applicants obtaining an HND from other universities or colleges with lower grade profiles are able to join the third year of the BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.
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: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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).
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Engineering in Action: From Theory to Practice
- Design and Manufacture in Action
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
100% 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 Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
79% 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 Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering including Foundation Year at University of South Wales 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).