Mechanical Engineering, Extended Foundation Degree (London South East Colleges, Orpington Campus)
This extended degree includes a foundation year designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to build your confidence and academic skills.
Our extended mechanical engineering foundation degree covers essential topics like engineering mechanics, thermos-fluid applications, product design and development, and computer-aided design (CAD). You’ll gain practical skills and a broad understanding, enabling you to collaborate effectively with engineers from various disciplines.
This degree is an excellent starting point for a career in mechanical engineering, particularly in high-value manufacturing, as well as the automotive and aerospace industries.
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UCAS points
48 (full requirements below)
Course/institution codes
H307 O FdEng/MEEx
This course is closed and no longer accepting new applications.
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We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
Start month
September
Home fees 2025/26
£6,165
What you should know about this course
London South East Colleges (LSEC)
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges.
London South East Colleges (LSEC) has a dedicated University Centre offering university students small class sizes, flexible learning, and high-quality teaching.
Entry requirements
Course closed
This course is now closed to all new applications.
- 48 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
- In addition, you will need: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Mathematics and GCSE English Language/Literature. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
Applicants without the required UCAS Tariff points that have relevant experience may be considered. Please note: part-time applicants must be in employment.
For more information contact studenthub@lsec.ac.uk or 020 3954 4000.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for 1-to-1 time with their tutors.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments taken at the college and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please email HE@lsec.ac.uk
Official statistics on Discover Uni
Full time
Part time
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £6,165 | £1,541 per 30 credits | N/A |
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Other costs
Information coming soon.
For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Do you provide employability services?
Information coming soon.
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