De Montfort University - Open Day - 27 June
27 Jun 2026, 08:00
Leicester
Mechanical Engineering underpins almost every facet of modern life and plays a vital role in shaping the technologies that drive progress across a range of sectors, including transport, healthcare, construction, and robotics.
At the heart of our course is a strong connection between cutting-edge research and teaching. Our academic content is directly informed by leading research in areas such as aerodynamics, fluid systems, transportation, manufacturing, and sustainable development. You’ll benefit from access to our purpose-built Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, equipped for the study of thermofluids, solid mechanics, and dynamics.
Throughout the course, you will develop a solid foundation in engineering principles and analytical problem-solving through core modules like General Engineering Tools and Principles and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing. As you progress, modules such as Design and Project Management, Advanced Mechanical Materials, and Professional Practice and the Engineering Business Environment will help you build the professional, project management, and transferable skills needed for a successful career in industry.
You can choose to study Mechanical Engineering as either a three-year BEng (Hons) or a four-year integrated MEng. Upon completing the third year, you'll have the option to graduate with a BEng or continue into the final year of the MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements.
Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of engineering roles in leading companies such as Toyota, Cummins Generator Technologies, Ricardo (McLaren Performance Engines), Vodafone, and JCB.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Students who successfully graduate with this degree may, with the appropriate further learning, meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
This course is also CEng accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)* and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition the programme meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Year One
Block 1: Engineering Tools and Principles 1
Block 2: Engineering Tools and Principles 2
Block 3: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 1
Block 4: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 2
Year Two
Block 1: Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles
Block 2: Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control
Block 3: Mechanical Materials and Structures
Block 4: Design and Project Management
Placement Year (Optional)
Year Three
Block 1: Advanced Mechanical Materials and Professional Practice
Block 2: Mechanical Energy Analysis
Block 3 Choose one of:
Modelling and Simulation for Mechanical Projects 1
Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Mechanical Projects 1
Materials and Design for Mechanical Projects 1
3D Printing and FEM for Mechanical Projects 1
Block 4 Students must take the most relevant module to the option chosen in Block 3:
Modelling and Simulation for Mechanical Projects 2
Analysis, Programming and Simulation for Mechanical Projects 2
Materials and Design for Mechanical Projects 2
3D Printing and FEM for Mechanical Projects 2
Year Four (MEng)
Block 1: Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods
Block 2: Advanced Materials, Structures and Design
Block 3: Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Block 4: Group Project
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsfrom at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above
Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent
with Maths or Physics at higher level
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma
Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent
from at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C or above
Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent
Here at DMU we welcome all applications, no matter what your background. To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application we consider more than just your grades–we take into account any challenges that you may have faced in your education. Contextual Offers will be offered to candidates who are in receipt of Free School Meals, who are Care Experienced or who are deemed to live in areas of low HE participation neighbourhoods (POLAR Quintiles 1 & 2).
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.
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Course options| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £17300* |
* 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.
Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.
Email:admissions@dmu.ac.uk
Phone:0116 2078443
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