Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) | Teesside University

Course summary

Available for September or January intakes.
Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.

Course overview: This top-up degree is ideal if you are qualified to QCF Level 5 (foundation degree, HND or equivalent) in the general area of mechanical engineering and you wish to further your educational development to degree level and possibly beyond to master’s degree level or to enhance your career prospects.

The programme deepens your knowledge of subject areas previously studied as part of your foundation degree, HND or equivalent. You gain a rounded knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering, and the skills to analyse complex mechanical engineering problems. The programme embraces a broad spectrum of engineering topics and in addition includes transferable and team-working skill sets that employers view as important.

After the course: Graduate mechanical engineers can seek employment in almost every sector of industry, including: automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, processing, chemical, oil and gas, and food production. On successful completion of this degree with at least 2.2 honours, you are eligible to apply for a place on a postgraduate master's programme at Teesside University, further enhancing your job and career prospects.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: H303
Institution code:: T20

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