Program Overview

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)

Course Description

This top-up programme equips you with a solid background and appropriate skills that would enable you to practice successfully as a professional engineer. It incorporates elements of all relevant technologies and their applications throughout the programme. You’ll complete modules suited to either Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Study Options

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

UK Fee

£9,535 per year (2025/26)

International Fee

£16,900 per year (2025/26)

UCAS Code

H2TU

Start Date

September

What You Will Study

• Route A - Mechanical Engineering
• Route B - Manufacturing Engineering

Core Modules

• Independent Study and Professional Development (IEng)
• Advanced Engineering Design Modelling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Advanced Engineering Materials and Applications
• Ethics, Environment and Innovation

How You Will Learn

• Real world learning
• Mixture of lectures, research projects, seminars, and workshops
• Industrial visits and guest lectures from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

How You Are Assessed

• Range of assessment methods, including assignments, examinations, formal technical reports, practical results, short written observations, and spoken presentations

Who Will Teach You

• Martin Sole, Programme Leader

Careers

• On completion of this top-up degree, you will have a solid background and appropriate skills that would enable you to practice successfully as a professional engineer
• You will be able to analyse, synthesise, and evaluate the engineering factors that are required to produce engineering solutions
• You’ll also develop management skills which can take you into many sectors
• To further your learning, you could study our MSc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Entry Requirements

• You need to have an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject
• When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you have already studied so that we can make sure that the HND or foundation degree is compatible with the top-up programme

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26:
  • Full-time: £9,535 per year (UK), £16,900 per year (International)
  • Part-time: £1,190 per 20 credit module (UK), N/A (International)

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Included in your fees:
  • Free student membership of relevant professional accreditation body
  • Some essential educational software packages will be provided free
  • Use of resources such as computer rooms, workshops, and laboratories
  • Use of PPE kits in workshops as and when required
  • Talks from expert industry speakers
  • Small allowance for final year project
• Mandatory costs not included in your fees:
  • Additional Educational Software approx. £100
  • Computer Accessories approx. £50
  • Workshop material approx. £100
  • Additional Industry visits approx. £50
  • Additional expenses for final year project approx. £50
• Optional costs not included in your fees:
  • Personal computer or tablet computer approx. £500

How to Apply

• Please look at our application deadlines before you apply
• If you are in Year 13 and applying for a full-time undergraduate course, we recommend that you apply through UCAS
• If you are applying to study part-time, or already have your qualifications, or wish to join at Year 2 or 3, you should apply directly to the University
• International students can apply through our online application portal or contact one of our trusted local representatives

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