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BEng Mechanical Engineering
A broad, well-balanced engineering degree designed to prepare the next generation of mechanical engineers to work on society's challenges. A year-in-industry version of the course is offered.
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A clearer look at BEng Mechanical Engineering
A broad, well-balanced engineering degree designed to prepare the next generation of mechanical engineers to work on society's challenges. A year-in-industry version of the course is offered.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on mechanics, materials and thermofluids, mechanical design, manufacture and simulation, testing and improving engineered systems. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Mechanics, materials and thermofluids
- Mechanical design, manufacture and simulation
- Testing and improving engineered systems
- Apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Engineering design
- Modelling and simulation
- Technical analysis
- Experimental problem-solving
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy understanding how machines and physical systems work and using that knowledge to design practical solutions. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Mechanical engineer
- Design engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Engineering consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
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- Academic
- A-levels A*AA (contextual AAB); Sri Lankan A-levels considered at equivalent grades
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A-levels considered; offers generally equivalent to the UK A-level requirements for each course (typically A*AA–AAA). An International Foundation Programme (with Kaplan) is available.
- English (IELTS)
- Profile E: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
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