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Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year

Course details
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Park Campus

Course summary

How do we design and build the future of engineering? Our BEng Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing gives you the skills to create smarter, faster, and more sustainable products. You'll explore advanced manufacturing, sustainable engineering, and cutting-edge industry technologies through hands-on learning and real-world projects. In the first two years, you'll build a strong foundation in engineering science, manufacturing, and design, alongside mechanical engineering students.

This course also includes an industrial placement year in your third year, giving you the chance to gain professional experience in a company of your choice. Previous students have worked on projects such as designing robotic manufacturing systems, developing sustainable energy solutions, and improving high-performance vehicle components. Throughout your placement, you will remain fully supported by the university, with regular meetings with your placement tutor.

In your final year, you'll work on a major project to showcase your expertise. This course prepares you for careers in aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and beyond. You'll not only master technical skills but also understand the societal and environmental impact of engineering decisions, learning ethical risk management and sustainable design.

Course highlights

  • Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE and IET.

  • Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability, and more in your final year.

  • Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials, plus get paid work experience with an integrated year in industry.

Proven results

  • 5th in the UK for manufacturing and production engineering (The Complete University Guide 2026).

  • 92.6% of mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).

Modules

Assessment method

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H30W
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics.

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Engineering Diploma D*D + A in A Level Maths

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL.

OR

6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.

OR

666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Accepted and graded as A Levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants must be predicted D*DD to be eligible for consideration for year one.

For those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows: RQF National Extended Diploma - D*DD including Distinction in units Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + Maths grade A and Physics/Further Maths grade A"

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6(no less than 5.5 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.   If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.  Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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