BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Mechanical engineers use specialist knowledge to solve complex problems. Understand thermodynamics and you could uncover ways of improving the performance of internal combustion engines.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: BEng: 3 years, or 4 years sandwich; part-time: BEng: up to 8 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year will prepare you for life as an engineer by bringing your key skills up to a high standard. You’ll study maths, engineering principles, design and management.

Career pathways

Many industries depend on skilled engineers, so you’ll have a wide range of career options when you graduate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 (BEng) or 120 (MEng) A Level: BBC (BEng), BBB (MEng) IB Points: 27 (BEng), 28 (MEng) BTEC: DMM (BEng), DDM (MEng) Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 88 (BEng), 96 (MEng) A Level: CCD (BEng), CCC (MEng) IB Points: 24 (BEng), 26 (MEng) BTEC: MMM (BEng), MMM (MEng) A Levels: BEng contextual offer must include C in Maths and C in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science or another science. MEng contextual offer must include B in Maths and C in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science or suitable science. IB Diploma: 31 points (BEng) or 32 points (MEng) to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Maths and Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering or other suitable science subject. BEng contextual offer must include 4 in HL Maths and Physics. MEng contextual offer must include 5 in HL Maths and 4 in HL Physics BTEC: must include BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering subject, plus a distinction in the Further Mathematics module. BEng and MEng contextual offer must include distinction in Maths. We welcome applications from candidates with equivalent alternative qualifications, and from mature students. A Level: Grade B in Maths, and Grade B in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science or another suitable science subject. UCAS code: BEng: H300/ MEng: H302.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Duration: BEng: 3 years, or 4 years sandwich; part-time: BEng: up to 8 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-beng-or-meng#apply

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