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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

One-year top-up to a BEng (Hons) in mechanical engineering for students with an existing Level 5 qualification, taught with laboratory sessions and industry-experienced staff.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A single final year of mechanical engineering study completing the BEng (Hons) degree.

Career pathways

Pathways into aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy; graduates have worked for organisations including Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v and Edwards.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level 5 qualification (for example Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma of Higher Education) in an engineering or related subject. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 1 year

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