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

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University of Surrey, Guildford

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3 Years

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University of Surrey, Guildford

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Surrey’s mechanical engineering courses are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern society and are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Our programmes provide a broad engineering knowledge leading to a wide range of possible careers. Mechanical engineers work in areas such as: Automation, Fluid mechanics, Mechanical design, Robotics, Stress analysis, Sustainable materials. In addition to learning from internationally recognised academics, you’ll ...Read more

Surrey’s mechanical engineering courses are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern society and are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Our programmes provide a broad engineering knowledge leading to a wide range of possible careers. Mechanical engineers work in areas such as: Automation, Fluid mechanics, Mechanical design, Robotics, Stress analysis, Sustainable materials. In addition to learning from internationally recognised academics, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities, including our state-of-the-art Design Centre, materials testing laboratory and the UK’s only environmental wind tunnel. The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques, as well as sensors, actuators and advanced control systems which drive modern mechanical engineering products. For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory, or explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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12th
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Ijtaba
08 Jan 25

The university is a great place due to the location and safety of the area. It can improve on aspects such as more parking locations closer inside the..Read more

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Wilf
08 Jan 25

Guildford is relatively small for a uni town, however provides a great night life for it's size with a number of options for a night out. Campus itself has great facilities and a..Read more

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D30M15 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4). Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

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

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£9,535 per year

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£26,000 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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30 Priestley Rd Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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