Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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High Wycombe Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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High Wycombe Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Discover BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, where you’ll choose to specialise in aerospace technology, renewable technology, or mechatronics and robotics.Designed in collaboration with our School’s Industry Advisory Board, and coupled with internships and industry placements, this course puts in-demand skills at the heart of its curriculum, meaning upon completion of the course you’ll have the knowledge employers are looking for. This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an ...Read more

Discover BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, where you’ll choose to specialise in aerospace technology, renewable technology, or mechatronics and robotics.Designed in collaboration with our School’s Industry Advisory Board, and coupled with internships and industry placements, this course puts in-demand skills at the heart of its curriculum, meaning upon completion of the course you’ll have the knowledge employers are looking for. This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.


Why study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BNU?


Opportunities for you

During your time on the course, you’ll gain practical skills and real-world experience that enhance your chances of employability. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from internships and industry placements with leading and relevant companies and organisations, guest lectures from experts in the field. As well as this, you’ll be well-positioned to network with industry professionals and secure exciting job opportunities with leading companies.


Facilities

During your time with us you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including:


Mechanical/Structural Lab

to include different Structural Test kits that will measure Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers, Bending Stress and Bending Moments etc.


Materials and Manufacturing Lab

to include 3D Metal Printer, Hardness Tester, Universal Tensile Testing, Impact Tester, Milling and Drill machines


Fluids and Hydraulics Lab

to include Digital Hydraulic Bench, Axial Flow Pump, Recirculating Flume, Hydro-electric Turbine and Surface Tension Balance.


Process and Energy Lab

to include HVAC unit, Air Conditioning Trainer, Process Trainer and Photovoltaic Cells


Concrete & Geotechnical Testing Lab

to include Slump Test, Concrete Density, Porosity, Flexural and Compression Testing, Soil Shear, Grading and Moisture Tests.


Electrical and Electronics Lab

to include Power and Energy Electronics, Modern Electrical Machine Systems, Three Phase Power Systems


Automation Lab

to include Dobot Smart Industry 4.0 Workstation, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC systems


Immersive Virtual Reality


CAD Lab


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Mia
14 Jan 26

it’s a large campus with many different facilities to aid and support you in your learning. there is also easy access to the town centre with different restaurants, shops and..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,910 per year

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£15,910 per year

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Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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