Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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Liverpool John Moores University

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SEP-24

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

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Liverpool John Moores University

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5 Years

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By studying the professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University you will have access to leading organisations and industry professionals plus exciting paid work placements. Such professional experience will enhance your CV and open up exciting career opportunities. On this BEng (Hons) degree course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem-solving and management ...Read more

By studying the professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University you will have access to leading organisations and industry professionals plus exciting paid work placements. Such professional experience will enhance your CV and open up exciting career opportunities. On this BEng (Hons) degree course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem-solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer.The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Mechanical Engineering honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).- Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects- Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support plus al students receive a personal copy of SolidWorks-CAD software- Professional engineers regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits provide insights into careers in professional engineering and you have the option of completing an industrial placement- Practically delivered degree watch utilising industry standard software

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
81st
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Sean
08 Mar 22

Great..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
20 Feb 14

I am now in my second year at John Moore's University. Liverpool is a really good city, there are lots of places to shop and eat at Liverpool one and lots of clubs and bars in the..Read more

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A level

A level:

CCD - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

88 - 96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
81%
Physics
73%
Further Mathematics
28%
Chemistry
18%
General Studies
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£11,000 per year

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Students from International

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Student Reviewer
20 Feb 14
I am now in my second year at John Moore's University. Liverpool is a really good city, there are lots of places to shop and eat at Liverpool one and lots of clubs and bars in the...
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Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

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