University of Greenwich

BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Greenwich

Course overview

The BEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of Greenwich is a three-year university course that teaches you to become a professional engineer. This programme gives you all the essential ideas and practical skills you need to work in different industries. The programme is officially accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ensuring the qualification provides ideal preparation for professional engineering careers and meets high industry standards.

 

Studying BEng Mechanical Engineering from the University of Greenwich will equip you with knowledge across essential areas. You will cover key topics such as structural mechanics, mechanical dynamics, the study of different materials, and the behaviour of liquids and powders (fluids and powder dynamics). You will also study how electrical systems work and how heat is used in machines (thermodynamics). On top of this, you will learn practical factory skills such as making processes better (process improvement), and controlling quality,

 

Each module of the course has formal assessments that count towards your final grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress but do not count towards your overall classification.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • To be considered for entry, you need the equivalent of 120 UCAS Tariff points. If you are applying with A Levels, this must include a grade C in Mathematics and a grade C in one accepted STEM subject. 

  • For those offering the International Baccalaureate, you need 26 points overall, including a grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a grade 5 in one relevant STEM subject. 

  • If you are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma, you need 120 UCAS Tariff points from a relevant Engineering or Engineering Science diploma. Equivalent qualifications may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • International students whose first language is not English are to demonstrate proficiency in the language by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components. Recognised equivalents are also accepted. 

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Mechanical Engineering from the University of Greenwich are fit for employment in roles such as the following: 

 

  • Automotive Engineer 

  • Civil Engineer 

  • Mechanical Engineer 

  • Biomedical Engineer 

  • Maintenance Engineer

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the BSc Mechanical Engineering in the University of Greenwich is £17,975 per year. Kindly note that this fee is subject to a yearly increase. 

Admission

You can apply for this course through UCAS, directly to the university, or through trusted representatives such as AHZ. You can reach out to any of our counsellors to help you with the process.

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