Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in architecture, building and planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £23000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £18000 - £30000 | £22500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of architecture, building and planning
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23131 | £25010 | £28792 |
25-75 percentile range | £20700 - £25694 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Want to study Mechanical Engineering but don't have the formal qualifications you need? Study our Foundation Entry programme. You'll learn the academic, practical and study skills needed to succeed on a Mechanical Engineering degree.
Why study with us
- Enjoy our Additive Manufacturing Lab, Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology research centre and the Jost Institute for Tribotechnology.
- Study at the heart of one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing regions in the UK. Major employers include BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Aircelle, Kaman, Senior, RLC and Magellan.
- Learn in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre. Access the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available.
What you'll do
- Join different engineering clubs, learn new skills, and enter international competitions. Bond with staff and fellow students.
- Full-time students can take an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry. This will compliment your learning and enhance employability.
- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
Future Careers
Manufacturing Engineering can lead to a diverse career in:
Aerospace
The automotive industry
Biotechnology
Computing and electronics
Energy conversion
The Ministry of Defence
Research development
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
35% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Manufacturing Engineering with Management BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £26700 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | 76% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 129 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | 62% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | - | 115 | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) | University of Sunderland | - | - | - | £9250 | £14000 | - | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (3 Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £2060 | £2060 | - | Portsmouth | online Part-time | |
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Distance Learning) (Top-up) (2 Year) BEngTec (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £3080 | £3080 | - | Portsmouth | online Part-time |