BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent

Programme overview

A three-year BEng in Mechanical Engineering at Kent covering manufacturing, robotics, advanced materials and AI, tested through experiments and prototype builds. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as meeting, in part, the academic benchmark for Chartered Engineer registration and in full for Incorporated Engineer registration.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes Mathematics for Engineering, Electronics for Engineers, Fundamentals of Programming, Engineering Materials and Design and Mechanics of Materials and Structure. Stage 2 includes Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics of Machines, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Vibrations and Control, and Stage 3 includes Robotics and AI, Finite Element Analysis, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue roles such as design engineer, mechanical systems engineer, R&D engineer, automotive engineer, aerospace engineer, robotics and automation engineer and CAE engineer, in industries including automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, transport, materials and manufacturing. Graduates have progressed to companies including Airbus, BAE Systems, Siemens, BP, EDF Energy, the UK Ministry of Defence and AWE.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC / 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC including Mathematics at B plus one other STEM subject. BTEC Nationals: DMM in an Engineering subject including Further Maths/Further Maths for Engineering Technicians/Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Other subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. IB Diploma: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points including Maths (not Maths Studies)/Maths: Analysis and Approaches/Maths: Applications and Interpretations at HL 5, and a science subject at HL 5. T level: T Levels are not accepted for this course. Those taking T Levels may be considered for an integrated foundation course. Access to HE Diploma: A typical offer would be to obtain the Access to HE Diploma in a suitable subject with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit. Contextual offers: A level CCC including Mathematics at C plus one other STEM subject; BTEC MMM in an Engineering subject including Further Maths/Further Maths for Engineering Technicians/Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems; IB 24 points in the IB Diploma or 96 UCAS tariff points including Maths (not Maths Studies)/Maths: Analysis and Approaches/Maths: Applications and Interpretations at HL 4, and a science subject at HL 4. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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