Overview

This Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Sunderland course covers topics such as:

Electrical principles
Mechanics
Manufacturing and materials
Microprocessors
Thermofluids

We encourage you to apply to undertake a year-long placement between the second and final year of your course. Previous students have secured paid placement with companies such as:

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
Nissan
GlaxoSmithKline
Assystem
Cummins Engines
Delphi Powertrain Systems
Tata Steel

Staff use their real-world experience to enhance the already excellent teaching and support. Research into areas such as manufacturing systems and advanced maintenance also enrich teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Methods and Applications
Interdisciplinary Group Project
Engineering Mechanics and Thermofluids
Industrial Automation and Control
Mechanical Design and Materials Selection
Engineering Dynamics and Thermofluids

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Integrated Foundation Year

Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE, or equivalent). This must include maths and English language at grade C or above. We also require a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points. These must be from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, T Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses, or equivalent) OR
Demonstrable evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills. This should be from at least three years of post-school work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Living costs

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