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Course summary

This degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries.

Why study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BU?

  • Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification

  • As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations

  • Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers

  • You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students

  • Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. Within 15 months of graduating, 95% of our students are in employment or further study. (source DiscoverUni 2023).

  • Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.

Course accreditation
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for the 2025-2029 intake years.

Modules

Course Modules

First year core units will include; Engineering Design with Practice, Engineering Principles A, Engineering Principles B, Materials with Practice, Electrical and Electronic Principles and Engineering Mathematics.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
B50

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Application codes

Institution code:
B50

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

120–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels in required subjects.

T Level
M

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

UCAS Tariff
120-128

The entry requirements for this course are 120-128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Scottish Higher

120 - 128 tariff points

Access to HE Diploma

120 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

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

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Extended Project

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31-33

31 - 33 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects

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

120 tariff points (Grade DDM)

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

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

CTEC Level 3 Engineering Extended Certificate if accompanied by Mathematics A Level (or equivalent) (120 tariff points)

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

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.

Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.

Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components) or equivalent.

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).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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

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.

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