BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at University of Portsmouth

Understand the elements of successful engineering science, manufacturing and design to build smarter, faster, more efficient and more sustainable products. Turn your ideas into real-world products and help shape the future of engineering with our BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree apprenticeship. You’ll explore how products are designed, developed and manufactured, combining engineering theory with practical experience in industry.

Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Mathematical Principles; Electrical and Electronic Principles; Introduction to Materials and Manufacture; Introduction to engineering design; Introduction to mechanical principles; Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture; Engineering Design; Materials and Manufacture; Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics; Solid mechanics and dynamics.

Career pathways

There are many career opportunities for graduates in the manufacturing sector. The UK manufacturing industry continues to need skilled engineers, with around 50,000 vacancies recorded in the first quarter of 2026.

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