Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Nottingham Trent 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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Clifton - Campus

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Our Mechanical Engineering courses are highly practical and use real examples and projects from industry. In this course, you’ll be guided on how to analyse and solve mechanical engineering problems by producing your own creative and innovative solutions using the latest technology.You’ll get the perfect blend of learning, in and outside of the classroom. We’ll refine your creative problem solving skills through exploring the latest digital technologies and providing hands-on skills, as well as ...Read more

Our Mechanical Engineering courses are highly practical and use real examples and projects from industry. In this course, you’ll be guided on how to analyse and solve mechanical engineering problems by producing your own creative and innovative solutions using the latest technology.You’ll get the perfect blend of learning, in and outside of the classroom. We’ll refine your creative problem solving skills through exploring the latest digital technologies and providing hands-on skills, as well as building your confidence and experience through live projects and our annual industry Grand Challenge.As well as the support you’ll get from expert staff and technicians, there’s the chance to set your own direction with a range of optional modules, online resources and projects. Recently students have worked on reverse engineering everyday objects, designing and building a Mars lander, and using industry standard software packages to design and build a model bridge.This all adds up to a confident, work ready graduate who has loads of career options – medical, environmental, automotive, aerospace, resource, advance manufacturing, alternative energy and many more.Our Mechanical Engineering courses are highly practical and use real examples and projects from industry. On this course you’ll be guided how to analyse and solve mechanical engineering problems by producing your own creative and innovative solutions using the latest technology.

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13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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31st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
46th
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Thomas
21 Jan 25

Lacking communication and and some organisation. Strong..Read more

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Ben
20 Jan 25

Absolutely incredible uni can’t say anything i believe needs improvement..Read more

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£13,588 per year

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Thomas
21 Jan 25
Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Lacking communication and and some organisation. Strong...
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Ben
20 Jan 25
Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year) FT - BEng
Absolutely incredible uni can’t say anything i believe needs improvement...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
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