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

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University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

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

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Our extended degree in mechanical engineering starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. After your first year, you study the modules from our three-year course.The degree covers areas such as structural mechanics, electrical circuits, fluids and powder dynamics, and thermodynamics. At the end of the course, you should be equipped for a career as a professional mechanical engineer in areas such as high-value manufacturing and the automotive and aerospace industries.The ...Read more

Our extended degree in mechanical engineering starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. After your first year, you study the modules from our three-year course.The degree covers areas such as structural mechanics, electrical circuits, fluids and powder dynamics, and thermodynamics. At the end of the course, you should be equipped for a career as a professional mechanical engineer in areas such as high-value manufacturing and the automotive and aerospace industries.The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, indicating that this degree provides ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
110th
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Redwan Rafid
26 Feb 24

The university gives all the facilities like free food for students and the classes helps us a lot. The best thing is the professors are very helpful. And my worst ecxperience was..Read more

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Jacob
23 Feb 24

Best: Great. knowledgeable professors. Worst: Location/student..Read more

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Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
79%
Physics
58%
Chemistry
25%
Further Mathematics
16%
Biology
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,000 per year

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£17000 Per year

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Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Redwan Rafid
26 Feb 24
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The university gives all the facilities like free food for students and the classes helps us a lot. The best thing is the professors are very helpful. And my worst ecxperience was...
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J
Jacob
23 Feb 24
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Best: Great. knowledgeable professors. Worst: Location/student...
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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

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