Our Mechanical Engineering Foundation Entry degree course teaches you to design objects and systems with motion.Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of fundamental engineering principles like mechanics, materials, thermo-fluids and computer-aided design to analyse and design objects and systems with motion.This degree combines the fundamentals of traditional engineering courses with our long experience of providing a rounded education to graduates. This ensures you’re prepared to work in a range of industrial sectors. You’ll also develop skills in user needs and business planning.Our Mechanical Engineering provision is ranked in the UK’s top 10 for student satisfaction, and 1st in the North West (Complete University Guide, 2021).There’s an optional placement route to spend a year in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.You’ll have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and work with a group of students and staff on projects.You’ll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience.Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilitiesMechanical Engineering can lead to a diverse career in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research development.