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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for, and predict when they will fail.Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. They design and specify products ranging from heart stents to bullet trains, and work extensively in a large range of differing industrial sectors.Covering an extensive range of disciplines from dynamics and control, to stress analysis heat transfer and thermodynamics, a diverse array of engineering science-based subjects are experienced, providing technical expertise and integration of skill sets. Mechanical engineering takes advantage of parallel engineering disciplines, blending subjects such as materials science, electronics and software engineering with the core subjects.
What's the difference between MEng and BEng?The structure of the first two years are common between the BEng and MEng and provide you with engineering science core skills, combined with engineering design and computational modules. The application of engineering science and the solution of industrial problems is a strong theme throughout the courses.The MEng structure is distinct from the BEng course in the third and fourth academic years, providing enhanced opportunities to study your chosen specialist subjects in depth. In addition, MEng students follow extra modules in practical business management, design and microprocessor control systems, and are offered the chance to study a language.Students studying on the BEng course may have the opportunity to change to the MEng course if their performance in the first and second year is sufficiently strong.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AAB including Maths and Physics
AB in Maths and Physics, plus Highers at AAB in three other subjects
Not accepted - Foundation entry only
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Grade Distinction Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Mathematics and Physics.Preferred BTEC subjects include: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
Grade Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Mathematics and Physics.Preferred BTEC subjects include: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths at grade A.Preferred BTEC subjects include: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
For 2024 entry, T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£28,600 per year
Students from EU
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£28,600 per year
Students from International
£28600 Per year
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