University of Northampton

Engineering BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Engineering is an evolving sector that needs engineers with a wide variety of knowledge and skills. OurEngineering BSc degree will give you the foundations, key principles and professional skills you need in modern engineering and related industries. Our staff have significant industrial experience and use the latest learning and teaching technology.

For Satisfied with Feedback in General Engineering For Satisfied with Teaching in General Engineering Data from the 2026 Guardian University Guide General Engineering subject table. This degree in engineering has been accredited by IMechE under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the engineer degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by IMechE under licence from the Engineering Council
  • Supports eventual registration as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
  • Teaching staff bring significant industrial experience
  • Uses the latest learning and teaching technology
  • Builds foundations, key principles and professional engineering skills

Entry requirements

  • A-level: DDE — to include to include Physics
  • BTEC: MMP — A typical offer for the engineering degree would be: DDE at A Level (to include Physics) or, MMP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level Relevant professional/industry experience
  • T-level: Pass — A typical offer for the engineering degree would be: DDE at A Level (to include Physics) or, MMP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level Relevant professional/industry experience

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Engineering Technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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