Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

Our Mechanical Engineering graduates can look forward to excellent future prospects. We offer high-quality teaching and plenty of practical experience, plus an ideal location in the high-tech city of Derby.
Gain a head start on the route to becoming a Chartered Engineer: this degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council so it partially meets the academic requirement for CEng registration
Enjoy invaluable professional insights by taking an optional industrial year
Develop hands-on skills in solving real-world engineering problems
Challenge yourself with exciting extra-curricular projects such as the IMechE Design Challenge and the British Model Flying Association Payload Challenge
Broaden your perspectives through industrial visits and guest lectures by leading professionals
Learn from our expert team of academic staff who have extensive industrial experience of engineering
Enhance your employability – we are ranked 15th highest among all UK universities and 12th for English institutions, with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree (HESA 2016).