BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Mechanical engineering degree teaching the design, creation and application of tools and methods across industries, with laboratory sessions and hands-on demonstrations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds engineering foundations in purpose-built laboratories covering engineering materials, structures and thermo-fluid mechanics. Year 2 introduces control systems engineering and quality management with mathematical and computational analysis tools and the design-to-manufacture process. The final year centres on a dissertation project.

Career pathways

The degree opens doors to sectors including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy. Graduates include a Senior Deep Space Operator at Goonhilly Earth Station.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points typical offer. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade C in A level mathematics and grade E in a second relevant subject (relevant subjects include applied science, biology, chemistry, computing, electronics, engineering, further maths, physics, statistics, technology and design). International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. BTEC: DMM in a relevant science subject including Merit in a Maths module. Access to HE Diploma: 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction including 12 at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 at Merit in a second relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points including grade C in Maths and grade E in a second relevant subject. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 3 years

Engineering