Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Overview

This degree is designed for individuals interested in solving problems and understanding the technicalities of how things work. Mechanical engineers design and manufacture anything that has moving parts, from automotive transmissions to prosthetic devices, gas turbines, wind turbines, robots, and machine tools.

Course Details

Year 1 Core Modules

• Electrical Principles (AC/DC)
• Engineering Mathematics
• Materials and Sustainability
• Mechanical Engineering Practice
• Structural Mechanics
• Thermofluids

Year 2 Core Modules

• Aeroengines and Rocket Science
• Applied Mathematical Methods
• Group Design and Build Project
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanics of Materials 1
• Product and Assembly Design Modelling

Optional Work Placement Year

• Work placement

Final-Year Core Modules

• Computer Aided Analysis
• Dynamics and Vibration
• Mechanics of Materials 2
• Project
• Sustainable Systems and Industry 4.0

How You Learn

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Hands-on lab sessions
• Self-guided study

How You Are Assessed

• Coursework assignments
• Project reports
• Formal exams

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 points including maths, from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications
• Examples include A-level, BTEC, Access to HE Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, T-Level, or the International Baccalaureate
• Accredited prior learning may be accepted

Employability

• Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, giving you a variety of career options
• You can seek employment in almost every sector of industry including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, processing, chemical, oil and gas, and food production industries

Information for International Applicants

• Qualifications: International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by selecting their country
• Useful information: Visit our international pages for useful information for non-UK students and applicants

Professional Accreditation

• Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer

Other Course Routes

• Foundation year: Study this course with a foundation year if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1
• Integrated masters: Study this course with an integrated masters - you study three years at undergraduate level and one year at postgraduate level
• Work placement: Study this course with an optional work placement year, at no extra cost

Fees

• Full-time: £9,535 a year (UK applicants), £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Duration

• Full-time: 3 years (4 with work placement)
• Part-time: 4-6 years

Attendance

• Full-time: On campus
• Part-time: 1-2 days a week

Start Date

• Full-time: September
• Part-time: September

UCAS Code

• H300 BEng/ME

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iPad

• Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard and up to £300 credit for learning resources?

Accommodation

• Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus - from only £100 a week

Campus

• Study in our town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment

Adobe

• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills

Facilities

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Student and Graduate Profiles

• Muhammad Murtaza
• Jordan O’Brien

News

• The ‘boardroom’ should hold no fear for these award-winning apprentices
• Mechanical engineering graduate wins award recognition

On Video

• International travel opportunities in engineering
• Women in STEM

Reporting on Engineering at Teesside University

• A tour of Teesside University engineering facilities and employer partnerships, enabling us to produce graduates ready for the world of work

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• Undergraduate open day: Sat 06 Sep, 9.00am - 3.00pm, On campus

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