Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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**Overview**In our mechanical engineering foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering.On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill ...Read more


Overview

In our mechanical engineering foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering.On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, viewpoints, and approaches.


Assessment

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module, including a range of authentic assessment methods, such as presentations, coursework, quizzes, and some exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.


Key course benefits

- Aston University was awarded gold, the highest rating for teaching excellence framework (TEF 2023)- Aston Students Union was rated 8th in the UK (What Uni, 2022)- Our dedicated academics ensure smooth transitions for students of all backgrounds

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Street Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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