Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours
UCAS Code: H304 (4 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

AAA-ABB in any subjects excluding General Studies. GCSE grade B in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at A or AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAA-ABB in any subject at Advanced Higher. Higher Mathematics and Physics preferred at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Mathematics and Physics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.

+ International Baccalaureate

35 points with Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Physics at Standard Level grade 5.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level. Mathematics and Physics preferred at Higher Level but accepted at Ordinary Level Grade B if not offered at Higher Level.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants offering a HNC are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants offering a HND will normally be considered for Stage 1 entry.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDD-DDM in an engineering discipline, to include Distinction in Mathematical units and a minimum of Merit in analytical science units.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE grade B in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at a higher level.

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

‌See further Newcastle University Admissions Policies.