Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Frenchay Campus

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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BEng Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).Develop your understanding of stress analysis, dynamics, heat transfer, mechatronics, materials and manufacture, and maths.Learn to use industry standard software and gain plenty of hands-on experience testing theories in our well-equipped laboratories.Choose your modules in a way that allows you to specialise, perhaps with your chosen career in mind. Gain an inside track on the profession through ...Read more

BEng Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).Develop your understanding of stress analysis, dynamics, heat transfer, mechatronics, materials and manufacture, and maths.Learn to use industry standard software and gain plenty of hands-on experience testing theories in our well-equipped laboratories.Choose your modules in a way that allows you to specialise, perhaps with your chosen career in mind. Gain an inside track on the profession through factory visits and professional briefings with industry leading organisations across the UK.This course is developed alongside our partner employers to make sure you're industry ready when you graduate. They also provide you with placement opportunities, as well as advice on CV-writing and interview techniques. You’ll share modules with aerospace and automotive engineering students in your first year. This means that you can transfer onto one of these courses if your focus changes. Depending on your results, you may also be able to extend your studies by a year to graduate with an MEng in Mechanical Engineering.Mechanical engineers are sought after for traditional engineering jobs and the product development process. They are also highly regarded in the world of financial business. You’ll also be in demand to help maximise usage of high capital plants and operations such as power stations, oil refineries and hospitals.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Christopher
08 Feb 24

The engineering facilities are very good and very up to date. The worst experience is the limited housing currently. They are building new building but I had to take accomodations..Read more

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Ben
08 Feb 24

Great place to study, lots of facility’s and support when needed. 24/7..Read more

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T Level:

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Grade C or above in Mathematics, plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken on to full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff.

Grade D in Advanced Higher Mathematics, plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering, Physics, Statistics.

15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 Level 3 credits at Pass in another Science or Technology subject.

Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Pass at Higher Level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.

H2 in Mathematics plus a Pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Technology.

One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering.Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics, Further Mathematics for Construction or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.Please list the units that you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.

You must achieve a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics in addition to your T Level qualification.If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
91%
Physics
77%
Chemistry
28%
Further Mathematics
11%
Biology
9%
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Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

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Christopher
08 Feb 24
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
The engineering facilities are very good and very up to date. The worst experience is the limited housing currently. They are building new building but I had to take accomodations...
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Ben
08 Feb 24
Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
Great place to study, lots of facility’s and support when needed. 24/7...
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