Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Mechanical Engineering applies mechanics, materials, computer-aided design and thermo-fluids to the analysis and design of objects and systems with motion. The course also develops skills in user needs and business plan development, with an optional placement year between Year 2 and Year 3.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Design and Sustainability, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practice, Applied Instrumentation and Control, Design and Manufacture, Thermo-fluids, Engineering Project with Sustainability, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Mechanical Systems Reliability.

Career pathways

Graduates work in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK qualifications: 104-112 UCAS points at A-level including Maths, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C (accepted STEM subjects: Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science); BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in Engineering including Maths units; Access to HE Diploma (Pass) with 104-112 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit; International Baccalaureate Diploma (Pass) with 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM; T Level Merit including Maths and Physics; GCSEs: five at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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