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Engineering

Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering

Engineering is about creative, practical problem-solving. Our Engineering pathway, new for 2026, will equip you with the mathematical and scientific skills you need to succeed across a range of engineering specialisms at Keele University.

Duration

Two semesters

Intakes
  • January
  • September
Entry Points
  • Foundation
  • International Year One

Course Details

Foundation Year Modules

Semester 1

  • English for Academic Study 1
  • Mathematics 1
  • Academic and Digital Skills
  • Physics

Semester 2

  • Practical Methods in Science and Technology
  • Mathematics 2
  • Chemistry
  • English for Academic Study 1

International Year One Modules

Semester 1

  • English for Academic Study 1
  • Engineering Design
  • Mathematics and Programming
  • Academic and Digital Skills

Semester 2

  • English for Academic Study 1
  • Sustainability and Renewable Energy
  • Foundations of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
  • Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Careers

With a degree in engineering, you will be spoilt for choice. Engineering graduates are in demand in such areas as clean energy systems, sustainable transport development, and digital innovation. You could work in roles like Robotics Engineer, Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer or Structural Engineer.

Industry-standard Facilities

Facilities are designed to simulate professional engineering settings. You will have access to a wide range of equipment, including:

  • Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) with EDX for material analysis
  • X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometers (XRF)
  • Gas and Ion Chromatographs
  • Organic Elemental Analysers
  • Particle Size Analysers
  • ICP-OES and ICP-MS for elemental analysis
  • Freeze Dryers and Water Isotope Analysers for environmental and chemical engineering applications.