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Mechanical Engineering

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  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

Spent your life taking things apart to see how they work? This could be the course for you. Mechanical Engineering teaches you to design objects and systems with motion.

Why study with us

  • You'll learn how to take products from design to manufacture, and graduate ready to capitalise on the career opportunities in one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK.

  • Learn using the latest equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre. It houses an additive manufacturing (3D printing) lab, rapid prototyping, CNC workshop, computing labs and more.

  • You can join the Innovation Club as well as various research groups. And work with a diverse group of students and staff on innovation and research projects

What you'll do

  • You’ll have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and work with a group of students and staff on projects. You will also take part in specialised research and industry-led group projects.

  • You’ll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience.

  • Work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

Accreditations

  • This BEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.

  • This BEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as meeting partial fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

Future Careers

A Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) degree can lead to a diverse career. You can work in areas such as aerospace, automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, research development, and the Ministry of Defence.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
C30

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Application codes

Institution code:
C30

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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