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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H302

Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub. The Mechanical Engineering course provides a comprehensive engineering education covering design, engineering mathematics and its application, the core concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, structural dynamics, materials and the behaviour of fluids. As you progress through the course, you will also cover the principles of control systems, advanced materials and manufacturing processes including Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM)/ 3D-printing of plastics and m... A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
Mechanics and Materials
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Engineering Design and CAD
Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
Structural Analysis and Finite Element Methods
Control Systems and Dynamics
Manufacturing Processes and Materials Science
UCAS Code:H302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£36,000
3 years£24,000£31,000£40,000
5 years£32,000£40,000£48,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

74%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

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

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