Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Overview

This four-year course equips students with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. Mechanical engineering innovations touch every part of our lives, from the cars we drive to how our food is processed.

Course Details

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA
• UCAS Code: H30A
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

• Accreditation: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council
• Year in Industry: Spend a year working in industry, gaining first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by engineers and refining professional skills
• Modules:
  • Engineering Practice and Project
  • Materials and Manufacturing
  • Mathematics and Programming
  • Professional Practice
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
  • Design, Manufacture and Project
  • Computation and Simulation
  • Dynamics and Vibration
  • Electromechanical Systems
  • Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainability
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
  • Year three - Industrial Year
  • Major Individual Project
  • Engineering in Industry
  • Engineering Sustainability
  • Professional Portfolio
  • Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
  • Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
  • Automotive Technology
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
  • Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
  • Materials for Low Carbon Transport
  • Thermal Management of Power Systems

Entry Requirements

• A-level: AAA
• IB Score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• GCSE English: Grade 4 (C)
• Excluded Subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills
• Alternative Qualifications: Access to HE Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTEC Nationals

Tuition Fees

• UK Students: £9,535*
• International Students: £30,750 per year

Additional Costs

• Books: £30-£80 per book
• Printing: 4p per side
• Trips: Department covers travel cost of compulsory field trips
• PPE: Provided in the first year
• Industrial Year: Any costs associated with industrial placement year
• Summer Work Placement: Any costs associated with travel or accommodation
• Design Materials: Supplied
• PC Device: Recommended specifications available
• Calculator: £10

Scholarships and Bursaries

• University of Nottingham: Wide range of bursaries and scholarships
• Faculty-specific Funding: Students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships
• International Students: Range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars

Careers

• Job Prospects: 90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average Starting Salary: £29,032
• Careers Advice: Careers and Employability Service provides support with job or course applications, searching for work experience placements, and hosting events to bring students closer to prospective employers

Campus

• University Park Campus: 300 acres, green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities
• Sustainability: National Green Flag award every year since 2003

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