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

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent youll gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. At Kent, youll study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.Youll be set up for a ...Read more

Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you'll gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. At Kent, you'll study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.You'll be set up for a great career after Kent, with graduates going on to work in areas including aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies and so many more.Options Available -Year in Industry

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
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 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
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James
25 Mar 22

I really like the campus feel. It makes you keep focused at uni work but allows for places to relax and escape...Read more

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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
I really like the campus feel. It makes you keep focused at uni work but allows for places to relax and escape....
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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