BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at University of Derby

Programme overview

Our Mechanical Engineering degree will give you the multi-disciplinary skills you'll need to succeed. And you'll have some amazing opportunities. Employers are increasingly looking for skilled engineers with a broader knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Engineering | Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 5 years minimum | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Workshop, Engineering Science, Engineering Design 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Applications and Professional Development, Mechanical Engineering Principles. Year 2 core modules: Engineering Design 2, Engineering Mathematics 2, Team Project and Professional Development, Fluids and Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Automation and Control.

Career pathways

Engineering is a part of so many different industries, and completing an engineering degree will give you access to a wide range of careers. World-famous companies, including Rolls-Royce, Alstom and Toyota, are right on the University’s doorstep.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification)); T Level: T-Levels in either: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; BTEC: DMM. BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering, Motorsport or Physics, including a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit.; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects.; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 5 years minimum

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=1de2e16e-d905-6a6a-1301-24abdfbd5c95

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