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

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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**Why choose this course**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 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 ...Read more


Why choose this course

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 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.You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters.You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which give students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad.


What you will study

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 and 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. You could also explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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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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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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

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

Overall: ABBWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: AABBBRequired Subjects: Mathematics and Physics GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: ABBRequired Subjects: Mathematics and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including: 30 at Distinction, 15 at Merit and A level Mathematics grade BRequired subjects:Modules must be in relevant subjects, and A level Mathematics grade B. Please contact us for details.

Overall: 33 Required Subjects:Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL5 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6

Overall: DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma and A level Mathematics grade B Required Subjects:BTEC must be in a relevant subject and A level Mathematics grade B

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.Required Subjects: A-level Mathematics and either Further Maths or Physics.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
99%
Physics
94%
Chemistry
40%
Further Mathematics
31%
Biology
17%
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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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