BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

All applicants should possess:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a technology or science-based subject at grade C or above

and

A-levels (or equivalent) in Mathematics and either a technology or science-based subject.

First year entry to the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course requires applicants to:

A minimum of 200 points with

AS (or equivalent) qualifications counted where appropriate

or

have successfully completed the Technology Foundation Year.

Direct entry into the second year (level 5) of the BEng course may be considered for applicants possessing an appropriate HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.

Transfer from the BEng to the MEng course is under the discretion of the course leader. The minimum academic achievement for transfer from BEng to MEng is the equivalent of a lower second class honours degree.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

All of our degrees have a common first year, allowing you to experience a range of subjects before deciding on the course you wish to follow. You will study Mathematics, and the underlying concepts of Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, and Production Engineering. You will undertake laboratory work; and utilise your new production knowledge to build and test a design.

In the second year, you will extend your knowledge of the engineering technologies and management, create design specifications, and become proficient in the use of a 3D CAD package. You will also learn the role and responsibilities of a professional engineer.

Following the second academic year, you are encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, thereby improving your employment prospects and forming part of your record of professional development as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

In your final year, you will complete an individual project, further develop your integrative approach to designing electro-mechanical systems, develop global management skills, and learn how to convert an idea into a commercial venture.