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BEng Mechanical Engineering
An accredited degree in designing and manufacturing products and systems, from medical devices to transport and energy. Optional industrial placement and study abroad opportunities.
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A clearer look at BEng Mechanical Engineering
An accredited degree in designing and manufacturing products and systems, from medical devices to transport and energy. Optional industrial placement and study abroad opportunities.
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
- Typical A-level offer A*AA (specific subject requirements)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lanka Advanced Level accepted; typical requirements AAA–BBB depending on course. International Foundation Year: average grade A at O/L with A in relevant subjects
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 in each section
- English alternatives
- Minimum IELTS 6.0 (UG) / 6.5 (PG) overall, or GCSE English C/4 or equivalent
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