University of Central Lancashire
Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

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.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £23000 £23000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £28000 £18000 - £30000 £22500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of architecture, building and planning

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23131 £25010 £28792
25-75 percentile range £20700 - £25694 £19794 - £30100 £23742 - £35267

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

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry), BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
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

University Rankings

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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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4915
Total:
21905
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