BEng Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) with Foundation Year

This four-year foundation year programme in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the field of building services engineering. The course provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, with a focus on the design and installation of systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as electrical services, water supply, and waste management. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge to real-world problems and develop the skills needed to work on complex building projects. The programme is taught by experienced engineers and academics, with a strong emphasis on practical application and problem-solving. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students can progress onto the full BEng Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) degree.

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Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated HVAC laboratory and energy management systems. The course is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), providing students with professional recognition and enhancing their job prospects. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to a range of building projects, including historic buildings and modern developments, offering students a diverse range of learning experiences.

World-Class Engineering Education in a Convenient Location

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) due to its strong reputation for academic excellence and practical application. The university's small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention from experienced engineers and academics, and the campus location provides easy access to a range of building projects for hands-on learning experiences. Additionally, the course is accredited by IMechE, providing students with professional recognition and enhancing their job prospects.

Our degree gives you the confidence to not only interact with businesses involved in building services but also with peers from other sectors to solve real-life problems using the pioneering CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach. The CDIO approach is an international engineering education model, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It allows you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative, evaluated solutions to industry-related engineering challenges. We are one of the only handful of universities in the UK to offer CDIO.

We also ensure that there is considerable focus on your employability, and actively encourage work placements with the likes of EDF, Delphi, and Southeast Water to help you on your path into the industry.

Our foundation year option enables you to join the Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) course even if you don’t have the formal qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements. It equips you with the knowledge to move into formal degree study, setting you up for future success.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.