**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.
As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
**Why choose this course**
Surrey’s mechanical engineering courses are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern society and are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Our courses provides a broad engineering knowledge leading to a wide range of possible careers. Mechanical engineers work in areas such as robotics, automation, sustainable materials, stress analysis, fluid mechanics and mechanical design.
In addition to learning from internationally recognised academics at the forefront of their fields, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities, including our state-of-the-art Design Centre, materials testing laboratory and the UK’s only environmental wind tunnel.
You’ll also have the opportunity to take a Professional Training placement. Previous students have secured placements with companies such as Arup, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover.
**What you will study**
The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques, as well as sensors, actuators and advanced control systems which drive modern mechanical engineering products.
For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory, or explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites.
You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng (Master of Engineering), which is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies.
Course Details - Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H311
Institution code:
S85
Campus Name:
Stag Hill
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Overall:
CCD
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry.
Overall:
BBCCC
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 18 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 24 at Pass
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme
Overall:
CCD
Required Subjects:
Maths grade C and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Overall:
28
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths Studies, SL4.
Overall:
MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
Overall:
Pass overall with CCD from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2022/23
Provider information
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Guildford
GU2 7XH
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