BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

Completing the professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate with a Masters-level qualification plus advanced level skills and experience that will boost your career prospects and future earning potential. On this BEng (Hons) degree course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem-solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Mathematics 1a, Engineering Mathematics 1b, Applied Mechanics 1, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1, Materials, Engineering Practice, Mechatronics 1. Year 2 core modules: Engineering Mathematics 2, Materials and Processes, Applied Mechanics 2, Engineering Design 2, Mechatronics 2, Modelling and Simulation, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2. Year 3 core modules: Engineering Project, Engineering Design 3, Industrial Management, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Materials Engineering, Structural Integrity.

Career pathways

Specific employment sectors include aerospace, automotive, power generation, engineering utilities, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, process industries, research and development, technical services, technical sales, consultancies and government agencies. Graduate engineering roles include: Examples of the destinations and roles of recent graduates include:

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BBC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Subject requirements: Grade C from Maths and Grade C from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, or Engineering. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area and include appropriate mathematical content. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications including a minimum score of 5 in both Maths and Physics at Higher Level. OCR Cambridge Technical: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject that includes Maths. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a minimum of 5 subjects including H2 in Maths and H2 in one other relevant subject (e.g. Physics). T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths. T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction is acceptable. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5f0eacc1-fbf1-be28-224d-763c539c7ac3?academicYearId=2027

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