Course summary

Do you want to embark in engineering but do not have the traditional entry requirements to start a degree? Perhaps, you are looking for a complete career change. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year to give you a solid grounding in the disciplines underpinning mechanical engineering. You will be actively involved in engineering projects and our hands-on approach to learning runs through design, mechanics and materials, improving your employability across many industries.

• Open the door to a successful future. With starting salaries from £23,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.

• Aim for professional qualification. Subject to completion of the foundation year you will be eligible to progress onto one of our professionally accredited degree courses.

• Make use of cutting-edge facilities. Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.

• Be flexible. Our combined first year allows you to switch to marine technology or civil engineering in line with your career ambitions.

• Be unique. Our courses are the only ones in the country to have a named 'with composites' pathway; choosing this will allow you to stand out in the job market.

• Learn hands-on . We offer the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.

• Aim higher. You may progress onto the MEng course at the end of your second year if you are doing well.

• Put learning into practice. Take a paid year in industry – many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.

• Go on to thrive. Your degree opens doors to sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.