Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Manchester
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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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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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The BEng Mechanical Engineering will give you an excellent grounding in the knowledge and experience of the most fundamental of all engineering disciplines, preparing you for a variety of careers in engineering, technology, business and management. We use a variety of teaching styles that reflect the diversity of topics covered in modern mechanical engineering, and you will develop the range of skills and expertise that a professional engineer must possess.In addition to core (compulsory) ...Read more

The BEng Mechanical Engineering will give you an excellent grounding in the knowledge and experience of the most fundamental of all engineering disciplines, preparing you for a variety of careers in engineering, technology, business and management. We use a variety of teaching styles that reflect the diversity of topics covered in modern mechanical engineering, and you will develop the range of skills and expertise that a professional engineer must possess.In addition to core (compulsory) units, the final year provides you with the opportunity of choosing specialist units. Moreover, the final year also features an individual project - you will undertake a major investigative project by yourself, which will require scientific experiments and investigations.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
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 - 98 = 2% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
2%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Alia
13 Feb 25

Best-the lecturers and the facilities Worst-no activities outside of study conducted by the department. Like educational field..Read more

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Shouvik
29 Feb 24

Need more practical and hands on experience than..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A*A*A Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D2,D3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

D*DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D 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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A*A*A in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.Typical Contextual Offer: A*AA in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.

AAA in three Scottish Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics. We will accept two Scottish Highers at grade AA in place of the third subject.Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

AAA in three Scottish Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics. We will accept two Scottish Highers at grade AA in place of the third subject.Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3).

Given that it is not possible to meet our published offer conditions within an Access course, we would not recommend an Access course as the best way of preparing for our courses. However, we would look very carefully at any applications from exceptional Access students who were on track to gain the AAA equivalent (45 credits at level 3 awarded at distinction). We would treat any such exceptional students on a case-by-case basis, looking very carefully at past academic history and the academic reference. A decision would be made about entry holistically on the basis of all information (including details of the course undertaken) and would usually be conditional on the above standard.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

D2, D2, D3 with D2 in both Mathematics and Physics.We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, please note a GPR qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills.Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.

38 points overall with 7,7,6 at Higher Level, including 7 in Mathematics and 7 in Physics.We accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades D*D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A*.

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade D plus A-levels in both Mathematics and Physics at grade A*.

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades D*DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A*.

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grade D plus A-levels in both Mathematics and Physics at grade A*.

Grades D in a relevant subject plus A level Maths and Physics at Grade A.

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades D*D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A*.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-levels in both Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*.

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades D*DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A*

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-levels in both Mathematics and Physics at grade A*.

A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus A*A* in both A-levels Mathematics and Physics.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
99%
Physics
93%
Chemistry
49%
Further Mathematics
38%
Biology
10%
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