BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

UCAS code BEng:H305 MEng:H105

At BU, you can choose either the three-year BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or the four-year MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification. Whichever level you choose to study, this degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries.

Practical emphasis

Our department provides a perfect environment with stunning newly built facilities coupled with excellent teaching to start your engineering career. Industry-seasoned academics and practitioners deliver your practical training in our state-of-theart Design & Engineering Innovation Centre, giving you the knowledge and skills required to understand the behaviour, performance and limitations of new technologies, in addition to modelling and simulating the performance of technologies.

Inspirational insight

Our teaching is informed by our world-class research giving opportunities of a collegiate, supportive learning environment. As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course will provide an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to realworld situations. There’s also an option of a minimum 30-week work placement, which will help you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession.

Industry collaboration

In your final year you will exhibit your project at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering, giving potential employers an insight into how your work could make a difference in the future. Many students’ projects are a result of industry collaboration, working on practical issues experienced during their placement year.

A Foundation Year is available on this course. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations:

Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Duration and delivery:

BEng (Hons): 3 years fulltime, or 4 years full-time with mandatory 30-week placement

MEng: 4 years full-time, or 5 years full-time with mandatory 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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