BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year with Placement

This degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries. On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry. Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification .As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations .Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers .You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students .Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. Within 15 months of graduating, 90% of our students are in employment or further study. Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.

This course requires 120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels in required subjects or equivalent.Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies.Required subjectsMathematics and a science or technology subject.A-level and AS levels120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels in required subjects.Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate \u2013 Skills Challenge CertificateWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Access to HE Diploma120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.BTEC NationalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalentFoundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffExtended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Required subjects (vocational): An Applied Science or Engineering subject including, but not exclusive to; BTEC: Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering National Certificate (if also accompanies bu A-level Maths) or higherCambridge International Pre-U Diploma120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.Cambridge TechnicalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit in an Engineering Extended Certificate (if also accompanied by A-level maths) or higher (120 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalentSubsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffIntroductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Required subjects (vocational): An Applied Science or Engineering subject including, but not exclusive to; CTEC: EngineeringExtended Certificate (if also accompanies bu A-level Maths) or higherExtended Project QualificationWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.International Baccalaureate certificates120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates.International Baccalaureate DiplomaAn overall score of 31\u201333 points.Scottish Highers120\u2013128 tariff points from Scottish Highers in required subjects.Scottish Advanced Highers120\u2013128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.T LevelsMerit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Building Services Engineering for Construction if accompanied by Mathematics A Level (or equivalent)Foundation Year entry requirementsNumeracy and literacy requirementsGCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4For September 2024 entry48\u201372 UCAS tariff points