Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Mechanical Engineering is the most versatile of the engineering disciplines, and there exists a high and growing demand from industry for graduate Mechanical Engineers.

Our accredited degree will place you at the heart of modern industry, providing career opportunities in sectors such as:

• Aerospace, automotive and rail
• Energy and power generation
• Manufacturing engineering; product design, materials, production and processing.

Entry Requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

• Typical offer: 104 UCAS tariff points.
• A levels: BCC, to include A level Maths minimum grade C.
• T levels: Merit or higher in the following subjects:
  • Science
  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
• BTEC Level ): Must be an Engineering subject – to include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) at minimum Merit OR Construction and the Built Environment – to include Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment (Unit 19) at minimum Merit.
• BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016): Must be an Engineering subject – to include ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ (Unit 7) and ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 104 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering - must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.
• Plus minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
• English language requirements: Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Programme Options

We also offer a 4-year version of the MEng without the 'sandwich' placement year in industry. You may also be interested in our BEng Mechanical Engineering programmes. We offer a 3-year version of the BEng and a 4-year version with sandwich year.

Professional Accreditation

The MEng in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It's recognised by the UK Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the academic requirements of registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Your Learning Journey

All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

• Core
  • Design, Build and Test (Mechanical)
  • Electronics and Mechanics
  • Mathematical Methods and Applications
  • Engineering Materials
  • Thermofluids
  • Computer Aided Engineering

Second Year

• Core
  • Engineering Mathematics and Machine Learning
  • Group Project
  • Instrumentation, Measurement and Control Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
  • Solid Mechanics and Vibration Analysis
  • Thermofluids 2

Third Year

• Core
  • Individual Research Project
  • Integrated Design
  • Materials Failure Analysis and Reliability
  • Project Management and Six Sigma
• Optional
  • Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Aerodynamics
  • Reliability and Safety Engineering
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Vehicle Design and Analysis

Fourth Year

Study abroad or placement year.

Final Year

• Core
  • Systems Engineering Design Team Project
  • Advanced Solid Mechanics
  • Modelling and Optimisation
  • Automotive Tribology and Noise, Vibration and Harshness
• Optional
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Polymer and Materials Engineering
  • Vehicle Powertrain and Dynamics

Professional Placement

A placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within a wide range of industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Your learning experiences are varied – a mixture of:

• formal lectures
• practical lab sessions
• tutorials and seminars
• group work

Independent study is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas.

Fees, Finance and Scholarships

• Tuition fee
  • UK: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
  • International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)
• Additional course costs: There may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student.

Career Prospects

Recent graduates from this course have gone onto work for Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Horiba MIRA, Cummins, Precision Casting Corporation, Denso Marston, Carnaud MetalBox.

Study Abroad

A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

75%say staff value students views and opinions about the course

Data for courses in Mechanical engineering at The University of Bradford

88%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for courses in Mechanical engineering at The University of Bradford

85%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Data for courses in Mechanical engineering at The University of Bradford

How to Apply

Applications for courses starting in September 2025 are not yet open. You can begin to apply for this course with UCAS from 14 May 2024.