BEng Electromechanical Engineering at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Electromechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree develops the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for modern engineering careers. You’ll study in Industry 4.0 facilities, using industry-standard software and hardware to design and maintain electromechanical systems for sectors such as automation, robotics and renewable energy.

Department: Department of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years FT, 4.5 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement: 48-week optional placement) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Applied Engineering Mathematics, Digital Design and CAD for Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Principles, Engineering Science and Principles, Fundamentals of Engineering Practice, Material and Manufacture; Year 2 core modules: Control Systems Engineering, Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory Systems, Engineering Management, Mechatronic System Design, Sustainable Engineering and Renewable Energy, Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems; Final year core modules: Advanced Engineering Simulation, Advanced Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, Embedded and Intelligent Systems, Independent Major Project, Industrial Robotic Systems.

Career pathways

Career routes include mechanical engineer, project engineer, process design engineer, process manufacturing engineer, electrical/electronics engineer and product designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

26/27 Entry Requirements: 88 UCAS points – A-levels: CCD (Engineering, Physics, Maths ideally, but not mandatory), BTEC: MMM (Including Further Maths unit), T-level: Pass (core component grade C). GCSE/IGCSE: Maths (9–4/A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2. Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome. EU/International Students. 27/28 Entry Requirements: Tariff: A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £6,525 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 3 years FT, 4.5 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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