BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This three-year degree equips you with the essential skills you need for a successful career in Mechanical Engineering. With industry links and hands-on projects, you'll graduate ready to tackle real-world challenges. You'll build critical teamwork and leadership skills through small team projects and individual engineering investigations.

What you will study

Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll work in a team on a design and build project, getting hands-on experience from day one. Compulsory modules include: Engineering Mathematics I, Electrical and Magnetic Systems, Electronics and Sensors, Thermofluid Mechanics, Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials, Mechanics I, Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python), Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism, Engineering Mathematics II, Thermal Engineering, Applications of Engineering Fluid Mechanics II, AC Electrical Power and Conversion, Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering, Business and Law for Engineers.

Career pathways

The excellent analytical and problem-solving skills you'll gain through studying mechanical engineering will make you an attractive proposition to employers in finance, business consultancy and public services. Graduate roles and employers include: EDF Energy; Jaguar Land Rover; Doosan Babcock; Network Rail; Nissan; Mott McDonald; Survitec Group; transport; logistics; health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 32 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Candidates who also have A Level Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/h300/#how-to-apply

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