About this course
University of Southampton offers BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Mechanical Engineering. Based in Southampton, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £24,800 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 92. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
GCE A-Level: Grades ABB with no specific subject requirements except for the Chemical Engineering pathway which requires A-level Chemistry, though restricted subjects or subject combinations may apply depending on your chosen progression pathway. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32 points overall including 5 points in Standard or Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation), with no specific subject requirements except for Chemical Engineering which requires Higher Level Chemistry, though restricted subjects or subject combinations may apply depending on your chosen progression pathway. GCSE requirements: Grade B/6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade C/4 in GCSE English language or equivalent, with the requirement to also achieve the necessary grades in one of the listed qualifications.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
