Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

This three-year accredited degree will equip you with the skills and expertise to design and build advanced machines, such as:

• driverless cars

• high-speed trains

• robotic manufacturing systems

• tidal power stations

• solar-powered generators
   

It encompasses the disciplines of material sciences, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics and robotics. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it is your first step towards Chartered Engineer status.
 

• Apply your interest in science and mathematics to solve engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions

• Receive professional training in all subjects necessary for a successful career as a mechanical engineer

• Learn from academic staff from our active Research Centres, supported by specialist professionals from industry

• Study in specialist facilities including our flight deck, motion simulators, wind tunnels, optical compressors, formula car simulator and more

• Boost your employability with a work placement – past hosts have included TfL, Nissan, Interserve, AECOM and Network Rail

• Benefit from our industry connections and outstanding reputation from 120 years of engineering teaching.
   

Course content
 

During your three years of study on this BEng Mechanical Engineering degree, you will learn from practising engineers and research-active academics, to understand the real-life applications of your mechanical engineering expertise.
 

Year 1
 

Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.

• Mathematics I (20 credits)

• Engineering Science (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics I (20 credits)

• Solid Mechanics (20 credits)

• Electronics (20 credits)

• Design I (20 credits)

• Personal & Professional Development (5 credits)
   

Year 2
 

Specialise in mechanical engineering with modules including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and measurement and data. Complete your first mechanical engineering group design project.

• Mathematics II (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics II (20 credits)

• Structural Mechanics (20 credits)

• Mechatronics (20 credits)

• Measurement and Data (20 credits)

• Design II: Mechanical (20 credits)
   

Year 3
 

Deepen your expertise in mechanical design with modules including mechatronics and control, structural analysis and engineering management. Complete a second group design project as well as an independent design project to showcase your skills to future employers.

• Analysis of Structures and Materials (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (20 credits)

• Mechatronics and Control (20 credits)

• Engineering Management, Reliability and (20 credits)

• Individual Project and Design (40 credits)
   

Placement
 

If you wish to gain practical experience during your degree, then you have the option of spending 12 months between years 2 and 3, on a paid industrial placement. We strongly recommend this.

 

Download course specification:

• UK
   

  A-level:

  BBB (including Mathematics)
   

  Tariff:

  120 UCAS tariff points
   

  International Baccalaureate:

  30 points total with 'Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5' OR 'Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5'
   

  BTEC:

  D*DD in Engineering with RQF (otherwise with a grade B in A-level Mathematics)
   

  GCSE:

  A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.
   

  In addition to our other entry requirements, City also accepts T-levels with the following grades:

  • T-Level in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall “Distinction” with at least B in the core. Must have “Distinction” in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering
     

  Contextual offers
   

  We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.

  Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
   

  Mixed qualifications
   

  Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.

  In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.'
   

  Access courses
   

  Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline for entry to the BEng only. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.
   

  Subject exclusions
   

  We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
   

  Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
   

  We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.

  The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  AS levels
   

  We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  BTEC
   

  BTEC (Level 3 Nationals only).

  • D*DD in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016) with minimum grade D in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.

  • D*DD in Civil Engineering / Construction and the Built Environment / Building Services Engineering (First teaching Sept 2017) with minimum grade D in unit 1 – Construction Principles and unit 15 – Further Mathematics for Construction. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.

 

English language requirements
 

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS:

6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

Fees for year 2022/23
 

UK

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£19,770

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2022/ 23 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Career
 

Mechanical Engineering graduates work in industries such as:

• transport

• power generation

• manufacturing

• automotive

• energy.
   

Our recent graduates have obtained posts at:

• Huawei

• Cancer Research

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

• BMG

• Silver EMS

• LondonEnergy

• CPIC

• CBRE.
   

These engineers are involved in areas as diverse as:

• product development

• advanced computer-based design

• analysis of complex thermo-fluid systems

• robotics

• energy conservation

• maintenance

• decommissioning

• engineering management.
   

An accredited BEng degree is your first step towards gaining Chartered Engineer status.