The General Engineering with Year Abroad BEng at the University of Leicester is designed for aspiring engineers who seek a comprehensive understanding across multiple disciplines before specialising. You will explore core engineering principles, including sustainable design, digital electronics, solid mechanics, and electrical engineering, providing a robust foundation for innovation. This broad approach equips you to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges common in modern industry, preparing you for a dynamic career where adaptability and a wide-ranging technical perspective are highly valued. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students with a curiosity for how things work and a drive to build a better future.
This full-time, on-campus BEng programme is studied over four years, including an integrated year abroad. You will engage with core modules such as integrated engineering design, system dynamics, and mechatronics, alongside specialist option modules in areas like finite element analysis or heat transfer. Your learning will culminate in an individual project, where you will apply your accumulated knowledge to a real-world engineering problem, guided by expert staff. You will graduate with a versatile engineering skillset, prepared for diverse roles in industry or further postgraduate study, with the unique advantage of international experience.