BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
What students say
Based on about 14 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: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 35%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 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: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland 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 Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland?
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 Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 58 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.