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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D,D
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H31F
Here's what University of Kent says about its Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year course.
Mechanical Engineering Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. Graduates can work at the forefront of the major areas of mechanical engineering, combining theory with practical and project work, turning ideas into real systems.
Will you build the product of the future? At Kent, you study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.
If you don't have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.
Your Future You'll be set up for a great career after Kent, with graduates going on to work in areas including aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies and so many more.
The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Foundation Year compulsory modules currently include the following: Foundation Algebra and Geometry; Engineering Principles – A; Engineering and Programming Skills; Foundation Functions and Calculus; Engineering Principles – B; Dynamics and Materials.
Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Manufacturing Project; Mechanics of Materials and Structure.
Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Fluid Mechanics; Dynamics of Machines; Advanced Manufacturing Technologies; Vibrations and Control; Engineering Team Project.
Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Robotics and AI; Research Project; Finite Element Analysis; Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Optional modules may include the following: Biomaterials; Renewable Energy Technology.
For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Kent students who took the Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
76%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
53%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
75%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Information Technology Professionals
30%
Engineering professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£42.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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