Loughborough University
Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
Loughborough, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H304
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 6 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H304
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Course Overview
Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at Loughborough University in Loughborough, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
Student life (indicative)
Loughborough offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
18,955
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
18.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
84.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Engineering
- Mechanical engineering
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
18,955
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
18%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Sports culture
Student Life & City (indicative)
Loughborough offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Loughborough offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Major sports culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
- Active pub & club scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
84%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
- Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D.
- Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Sports
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,347/month budget (housing $775, food $298, transport $82) covers everything comfortably. Loughborough's compact campus-town setting keeps costs low — a top pick for value-conscious students.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,347/month budget (housing $775, food $298, transport $82) covers everything comfortably.
- Loughborough's compact campus-town setting keeps costs low — a top pick for value-conscious students.
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