BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering With Foundation Year

• A route in that other universities don't always offer. Not every institution offers a Foundation Year for Mechanical Engineering — where the University Wolverhampton does, you get a genuine, structured path into the same accredited degree, rather than being asked to reapply once your grades improve.
• You're studying inside a genuine engineering region from day one. The West Midlands is one of the UK's largest concentrations of manufacturing, automotive and advanced engineering employers — your Foundation Year is taught within that context, not separately from it.
• Investment you can see and use, from Year 1. Purpose-built engineering facilities — specialist workshops, a fully equipped design studio, mechanical characterisation tools and metal 3D printing labs — aren't reserved for students who arrive via direct entry.
• Support that's built around a bigger transition. Small-group tutorials, structured maths support, and a Learning and Skills team offering year-round academic workshops are especially valuable when you're building confidence as well as knowledge.
• A network before you've even reached the "main" degree. Frequent industry interaction, guest lectures and the annual Innovations Unleashed showcase mean you start building professional relationships from your Foundation Year, not three years later.

By the end of your Foundation Year, you'll be able to:

• Solve real-world problems using mathematical and statistical techniques.
• Apply knowledge across a range of scientific and technological subjects.
• Apply problem-solving skills to scientific and technological scenarios.
• Communicate scientifically, in both written and oral form, to a range of audiences.

By graduation, you'll be able to:

• Apply advanced maths, science and mechanical engineering principles to analyse and solve complex, real-world engineering problems.
• Use computational and analytical tools — including CAD, CFD and FEA — to model and address complex mechanical projects, backed by technical literature.
• Design integrated mechanical solutions that account for health, safety, environmental, societal and commercial factors, not just technical performance.
• Evaluate and minimise the environmental and societal impact of your engineering decisions, and work to sound ethical and professional standards.
• Demonstrate practical, hands-on engineering skills — manufacturing, materials handling, risk management and quality — alongside the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Conceptualise, plan and deliver a complex individual project, supported by a technical literature review and critical milestones, and present it as a professional technical report.

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

Academic Pathway:-

Typical entry requirement: 48 UCAS points

• A Levels - grades DD / EEE
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades PPP
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MP
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of D or E in Core

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Prepare for Foundation Pathway: - We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact Gateway to discuss and support you making an application to us.

Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.

“I have worked in the Aerospace industry as a Structural Designer for the last 20 years. As an apprentice I attained an HNC in Metals Technology.

When I decided to move back into Higher Education it was not without some trepidation. I found the lecturers to be extremely helpful and their technical knowledge was extremely sound.

My interaction with the lecturers outside of the classroom has been very positive and has helped me to maintain my motivation.

I feel that every single module I have studied has enhanced my level of knowledge as an Engineer and will enhance my employability in the future.

The facilities provided by the University are fantastic and I have never found them lacking.

I feel very proud and privileged to be a student at the University of Wolverhampton and I would encourage anyone who is interested in Engineering to give serious consideration to the University of Wolverhampton.”

Marcus Hayward

Marcus is a current student on the Mechanical Engineering course, and has previously worked for: Airbus; Airbus (North America); BAE Systems; British Aerospace; Boeing Aerospace Corporation; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Rolls-Royce Deutschland; and Rolls-Royce PLC.

 

 

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Telephone

01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

Online

Order a prospectus