About this course
Bournemouth University offers MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year as a 5-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Mechanical Engineering. Based in Dorset, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 60. The next intake is September, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
This course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels in required subjects or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. Required subjects Mathematics and a science or technology subject. A-level and AS levels 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 120–128 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff. Required subjects (vocational): An Applied Science or Engineering subject including, but not exclusive to; BTEC: Engineering, Adavcanced Manufacturing Engineering National Certificate (if also accompanies bu A-level Maths) or higher Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Introductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Required subjects (vocational): An Applied Science or Engineering subject including, but not exclusive to; CTEC: Engineering Extended Certificate (if also accompanies bu A-level Maths) or higher Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 31–33 points. Scottish Highers 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Scottish Advanced Highers 120–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Building Services Engineering for Construction if accompanied by Mathematics A Level (or equivalent) Foundation year entry requirements Numeracy and literacy requirements GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4. For September 2024 entry 48–72 UCAS tariff points. IELTS - 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT - Overall 60
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
