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Mechanical Engineering (Top-up)

BEngTec H · 1 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateTeesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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.

Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Assessment method

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
H303
Institution code:
T20
Campus name:
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Successful completion of a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent, in a closely related discipline. Conditions on units studied may apply.

Non-UK students must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Indicate your point of entry as Year 3 when applying.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Details of 2026-27 fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.

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