Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year (Hons) University of Kent

Overview

IMechE accredited course ranked #1 in the UK for teaching staff support (NSS 2026).

Are you fascinated by how things work, and driven to make a difference? Our Mechanical Engineering course has been created to give you the experience and skills to design, build and optimise truly impactful innovations. 

This fast-growing course is for the doers. The problem-solvers. The creators, and innovators. You’ll explore many fascinating elements of engineering, from manufacturing to robotics, advanced materials and AI, and test what you’ve learned through experiments and prototype-builds. 

Everything we do is with your employment in mind. You’ll learn what you need to succeed in your career, from real-industry software to soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving. You’ll be guided by experienced lecturers and guests from industry, as well as our dedicated employability team. 

Kent has built strong links with leading employers in the region and beyond, with its expertise in fields such as renewable energy and advanced materials. These partners ensure our course is at the forefront of engineering innovation. Our course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). It also meets, in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

You can also apply to extend your learning with a Year in Industry option, giving you a chance to secure a paid role with an exciting employer. .

If you don’t have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.