Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for those looking to open the door to one of the many career opportunities available to mechanical engineers. With project-based learning in all years, including live industry-led projects, students will develop the transferable skills and multi-disciplinary awareness so highly prized by industry.

Course Overview

Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree provides strong theoretical and practical foundation for those looking to open the door to one of the many career opportunities available to mechanical engineers. With project-based learning in all years, including live industry-led projects, students will develop the transferable skills and multi-disciplinary awareness so highly prized by industry.

Fact File

• Entry year: September 2026
• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• Course length: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 4 years with foundation year
• UCAS code(s): H308 (with foundation year)

Course Information

Engineers solve problems. If you aspire to create innovative solutions that improve lives, our mechanical engineering degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into reality. Our expert tutors bring research, consultancy, and real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest industry developments.

From day one, you’ll apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. Thanks to our strong industry partnerships, you’ll work on live projects that mirror the demands of the sector, preparing you for your future career. Whether you’re interested in renewable energy, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing, this course gives you the foundation to thrive in a broad range of industries.

Year 1

During your first year, you will study the key principles and underlying science and mathematics of engineering. Your studies will cover the fundamentals of mechanics and mechanics of materials and their application in mechanical design, as well as the fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits. You will also practice the key technical and study skills that you will need for your future success.

Core Modules

• Introduction to Engineering Principles: In this module, you will explore core mechanical principles such as kinematic and kinetic motion, vector mechanics, and force/moment analysis.
• Design Project: For this project, you will collaborate in teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for a set design brief.
• Further Engineering Principles: Throughout this module, you will explore the application of core mechanical principles to engineering applications, such as stress and strain in engineering systems, and mechanical advantage of simple machines.
• Engineering Skills: You will be introduced to the application of standard mathematical techniques and engineering problems.

Year 2

The core part of the second year of our mechanical engineering course is a group project, working with students from your own and other courses on challenges set by industry experts, to give you experience of what it is like to work on a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Alongside this, you will develop your practical and analytical expertise via in-depth study of your degree’s specialist technical topics. We will help you take the first steps towards professional registration as you develop your career plan, and we will encourage and support you to apply for a placement year to give you an early chance to put your learning into practice.

Core Modules

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics: Throughout this module, you will learn about the fundamental tools and methodologies for the analysis of engineering fluid systems.
• Mechanics of Materials: This module outlines the selection, specification, and integration of standard mechanical engineering components and materials for set design briefs.
• Dynamics and Control: In this module, you will use experimental, mathematical, and computational techniques for the modeling and analysis of static and dynamic mechanical systems.
• Group Project: In teams, you will work together to meet a project brief, which will be provided by either an industrial partner or as part of a national competition.

Year 3

In the final year, you will study the latest developments and challenges in global engineering and your chosen specialist area, and you will choose a major individual project. You could be working directly with industry experts, with your placement employer, or with one of our research groups. As you prepare to graduate, you will have the opportunity to present your work to employers and your invited guests in a degree show.

Core Modules

• Structural Analysis and Computational Mechanics: Throughout this module, you will apply analytical and computational techniques, including finite element analysis, for modeling and designing mechanical systems.
• Thermo-Fluids: Throughout this module, you will explore the application of the scientific principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer for the analysis of a range of applications in mechanical engineering.
• Engineering Design and Business: This module explores the technologies and techniques used to optimize the conversion of materials and labor into goods and services.
• Individual Project: This module is an opportunity to develop an individual project proposal, based on an exploration of the drivers for innovation in a key sector within the discipline.

Study and Assessment

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 2: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 3: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 75% independent study

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
  • GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English
  • GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

Our mechanical engineering graduates occupy a variety of roles in engineering consultancies, manufacturing, aircraft design and manufacture, automotive and railway engineering, steel manufacturing, naval engineering, water companies, and the power and nuclear fuel industries.

Employers outside of engineering sectors also recognize the skills and problem-solving capacity of the engineering graduate, and there may be opportunities in sales, commissioning, finance, teaching, and management, as well as roles managing technology to support a range of organizations.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Teaching Excellence Framework: We have received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience.
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers: The accredited degree meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
• Engineering Council: This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under license from the UK regulator, The Engineering Council. Accreditation ensures the degree meets UK-SPEC standards, providing the required knowledge, understanding, and skills for registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).