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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H30F

Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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5 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Oxford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Are you a student from the UK interested in studying Mechanical Engineering but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year might be the course for you. The Foundation Year is completely free for UK students and is designed to be a one-year intensive academic course which will bridge any gap between school and our academically challenging undergraduate courses. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,500 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Physics for Engineers
Engineering Design Principles
Materials Science Fundamentals
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Systems and Dynamics
Engineering Analysis and Computation
Academic Skills and Independent Study
UCAS Code:H30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Including Physics and Mathematics, with both As in science subjects and/or Maths. Excluding General Studies (if taken)

International Baccalaureate

37 points

With 665 at HL.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£35,000£46,000
3 years£34,500£40,500£52,000
5 years£43,000£60,500£75,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 89% above UK average salary
This course
£60,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £20,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Oxford

University of Oxford offers Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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