BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Build your future with a mechanical engineering degree that combines hands-on experience with industry-ready skills. Mechanical engineers play a vital role in designing and improving the technologies that power modern life - from renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing processes to robotics and smart technologies. Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course equips you with the analytical, technical and creative problem-solving skills needed to succeed across a wide range of engineering industries.

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, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Processes and Prototyping, Mechanical Design and Analysis, Sustainable Engineering and Renewable Energy, Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems; Final year core modules: Advanced Dynamics and Machine Design, Advanced Engineering Simulation, Engineering Quality, Risk, and Decision Analysis, Independent Major Project, Industrial Robotic Systems.

Career pathways

Career routes include mechanical engineer, project engineer, design engineer, manufacturing engineer, maintenance engineer and aerospace Engineer.

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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 104 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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