BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

... United Kingdom
... University of Bedfordshire

Course Overview

This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing.

You begin by studying the underpinning skills and knowledge you need to ensure you have a thorough background in mathematics, engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics. From year 2, you move on to specialist advanced units, and explore the operating and design principles behind systems such as thermal pumps, wind power and solar energy technologies.

You hone your skills in analysis, development and project management through individual and group lab work; projects focusing on renewable energy technologies; and the opportunity to compete with other universities in the UAV payload competition.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

  • At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes

  • At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma

  • A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

  • Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

  • English language requirements

    The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

    UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

    Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

University Square Campus, Luton


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,


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