Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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

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This accredited Mechanical Engineering degree will prepare you for a career overcoming the challenges modern-day engineers face.This three-year Mechanical Engineering degree focuses on developing your knowledge and skills across a wide range of mechanical engineering topics. Youll leave Newcastle University equipped with the abilities you need to succeed anywhere in engineering.We work closely with industry so that your studies reflect the challenges engineers face in the real world. We ensure ...Read more

This accredited Mechanical Engineering degree will prepare you for a career overcoming the challenges modern-day engineers face.This three-year Mechanical Engineering degree focuses on developing your knowledge and skills across a wide range of mechanical engineering topics. You'll leave Newcastle University equipped with the abilities you need to succeed anywhere in engineering.We work closely with industry so that your studies reflect the challenges engineers face in the real world. We ensure your practical, professional and academic skills continually develop through guest lectures, placement opportunities and interactions with the engineering industry through projects and visits.You'll leave a confident engineer with expert knowledge, enhanced through team projects and studying in areas such as:electrical engineering, engineering design and manufacturing, engineering mathematics, engineering operationsYou'll build critical teamwork and leadership skills, which are valued by employers, through small team projects and individual engineering investigations.Work placement opportunity

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16/279
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29th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
31st
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Alice
22 Jan 25

The main university campus is this beautiful mixture of grand and ancient architecture which really makes it feel like an important institution, the newly renovated Stephenson..Read more

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Oreolorun
05 Dec 24

The school provides all the facilities required for learning and the school try's it's best to maximize these opportunities...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£29,850 per year

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£29,850 per year

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Alice
22 Jan 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The main university campus is this beautiful mixture of grand and ancient architecture which really makes it feel like an important institution, the newly renovated Stephenson...
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Oreolorun
05 Dec 24
Mechanical Engineering MSc
The school provides all the facilities required for learning and the school try's it's best to maximize these opportunities....
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Established in 1834, Newcastle University is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK...

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