Mechanical Engineering (Solihull College and University Centre) FdEng
Oxford Brookes University
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Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng

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Solihull College

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng

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Solihull College

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The (FdEng) in Mechanical Engineering has been developed by Solihull College and Oxford Brookes University, to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a technical or management career in the mechanical engineering industry.This programme offers flexible learning patterns. It enables students with a relevant Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering subject, or equivalent, to obtain a FdEng in Mechanical Engineering. If desired, you could progress to a BSc (Hons) programme in ...Read more

The (FdEng) in Mechanical Engineering has been developed by Solihull College and Oxford Brookes University, to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a technical or management career in the mechanical engineering industry.This programme offers flexible learning patterns. It enables students with a relevant Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering subject, or equivalent, to obtain a FdEng in Mechanical Engineering. If desired, you could progress to a BSc (Hons) programme in Mechanical Engineering and practice in a career as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The BSc (Hons) programme aims to meet increasing industry demand for employees with the right vocational knowledge and skills. This will help you progress in the workplace or continue your studies to a higher-level degree course.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
46th
What students say
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Cameron
08 Feb 24

Library can be very busy during the day so is impossible to find somewhere to study, however it’s open 24hrs so it’s a lot nicer in the evening. Have lots of computers available..Read more

SR
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10 Sep 13

I spent a wonderful year in Brookes !..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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

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A-level Mathematics and Physics required.

Mathematics and Physics required.

Engineering-related discipline required.

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England

£7,700 per year

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Students from England

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£7,700 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£7,700 per year

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Students from Wales

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£7,700 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£7,700 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£9,900 per year

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£9900 Per year

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Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Cameron
08 Feb 24
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Library can be very busy during the day so is impossible to find somewhere to study, however it’s open 24hrs so it’s a lot nicer in the evening. Have lots of computers available...
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SR
Student Reviewer
10 Sep 13
I spent a wonderful year in Brookes !...
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University , Oxford

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Oxford Brookes University
Blossomfield Road Solihull B91 1SB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Solihull  0.2 miles away
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