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Mechanical Engineering (with Placement)

BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Sandwich · 22/09/2025 · UndergraduateMain Site

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Course summary

The course

Mechanical Engineers apply core principles and advanced simulation tools to take ideas and concepts through to economical, sustainable and fit for purpose solutions. These challenges may be to improve healthcare, create inclusive and sustainable products or even develop the next generation of transportation.

Our Mechanical Engineering students analyse a wide range of problems using fundamental engineering principles to develop systems that are not only theoretically proven but practically applied and tested. You will learn in dedicated engineering facilities which are at the heart of our small rural campus, which offers many opportunities to apply your engineering skills to areas such as food production. agriculture and business. Assessment typically includes industry projects, use of simulation tools, creating and exhibiting new products, investigative portfolios and technical interview.

From day one you will develop your problem-solving skills and produce practical solutions to real and difficult problems as an individual and as part of a team. You will be encouraged to enter external challenges to open your eyes to how others work together and develop your understanding of global issues. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be primed for your future career using personal, technical and professional skills employers have identified with us as critical to your graduate employability in roles such as production specialist, advanced research engineer, environmental engineer, structural analyst.

Graduates from the BEng (Hons) Programme will be highly capable of reliably managing and delivering solutions to complex engineering problems. MEng graduates, in addition to having developed a greater range and depth of knowledge at the forefront of the industry, will also have demonstrated the ability to identify improvement opportunities and to lead on the creation and dissemination of innovative solutions to complex problems.
New programme for 2023

This is one of a series of Harper Adams undergraduate courses which have undergone a curriculum refresh to ensure they provide the best content and experience for students and deliver excellent graduates into industry.

Harper Adams University engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Duration

4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.

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Modules

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201053/2023/mechanical-engineering

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Agricultural Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H300
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
H300
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 120 points

For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A-level subjects within an equivalent range of CCC-BBB (96 to 120 UCAS points). In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or Design & Technology

A level - CCC - BBB

For applicants from an A-level background, offers would typically require three A-level subjects within an equivalent range of CCC-BBB (96 to 120 UCAS points). In addition, guidance to candidates would include preference for the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths or Design & Technology

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

Units in Mathematics for Technicians or Further Mathematics for Technicians (or an equivalent Level 3 Maths unit) preferred (but not mandatory). Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDM Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

Access to HE Diploma

Applications from Access to Higher Education programmes are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis

Scottish Higher - ABBB

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD

Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

Need to have passed Maths at Level 5 Higher Level

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science. BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

T Level - D

Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Land-based Engineering Accepted subject Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Routes: Mechanical engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, Control and instrumentation engineering Accepted subject Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Routes: Maintenance engineering technologies: mechanical Maintenance engineering technologies: mechatronic Maintenance engineering technologies: electrical & electronic Maintenance engineering technologies: control & instrumentation Maintenance, installation, and repair: light and electric vehicles

For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk

The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.

The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Student Outcomes

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87 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

96 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
EU£16500Year 1
International£16500Year 1

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

This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9535 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1905 (Fees for International students are £16500 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £3,848)

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