Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) Foundation BEng (Hons)
Kingston University London
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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**Reasons to choose Kingston**- Youll obtain a strong theoretical background and excellent hands-on skills.- Kingston offers the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, such as a 3D design studio, a mechanical engineering workshop, a material lab and automotive testing facilities.- Through team-based design activities and industrially-based projects, youll have lots of opportunities to enhance your communication skills and develop your ability to work collaboratively.. **About this ...Read more


Reasons to choose Kingston

- You'll obtain a strong theoretical background and excellent hands-on skills.- Kingston offers the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, such as a 3D design studio, a mechanical engineering workshop, a material lab and automotive testing facilities.- Through team-based design activities and industrially-based projects, you'll have lots of opportunities to enhance your communication skills and develop your ability to work collaboratively..


About this course

Mechanical Engineering at Kingston immerses you in a curriculum designed for the real world. You'll gain theoretical and practical knowledge in engineering design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, applied mechanics and electronics.Our curriculum equips you with crucial skills in business and project management. Emphasising sustainable practices, the programme aligns with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, equipping you to tackle the pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

Graduate destinations include Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Rolls-Royce, Formula 1, McLaren, Williams F1, and Vauxhall.

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WUSCA ranking:
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95/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
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Sujal
24 Oct 24

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David
22 Oct 24

I can't say much for now since I only started about a month ago but so far I am enjoying my course the university itself feels welcoming. Teachers are supportive on our education...Read more

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15,P:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

Any subject accepted.

UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.

Successfully completed and passed with a minimum 64 UCAS points.

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Any subject accepted.

Any subject considered.

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Kingston University London , Kingston upon Thames

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