BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, spanning four years of undergraduate study. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. Students complete individual laboratory sessions, group projects, and practical assignments utilising MATLAB and Microsoft Excel.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. / Required subjects: Mathematics and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science. IB: 33. / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL5 BTEC: DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade B. / Required subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 32%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Computer Laboratory
- Mathematics B
- Physics A
- Physics B
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Laboratory And Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £50,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey do next?
85% 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 Surrey?
95% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey 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).
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.