UndergraduatePart-time

Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

University of DerbyUnited Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
30 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

• Not sure on the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the foundation year and year one of the degree covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for • In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council – this recognition means you can be sure our courses meet professional standards • Enjoy invaluable professional insights by taking an optional placement year between stages two and three of your studies • 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

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points72 UCAS points
A levelsDDD
T LevelsPass
BTECMMP
GCSE4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English
Access to HE DiplomaPass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

Campus

  • Derby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom

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