Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems.
This course is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology, on behalf of the Engineering Council UK, meaning it fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer. It has been designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the IET on behalf of the Engineering Council UK
- Fully meets academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer registration
- Practical work in on-campus labs and industry partner labs
- Real-world projects in transport, energy, power generation and manufacturing
- Specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems
- Designed to meet Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) requirements
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent Must include A-level Maths or equivalent (including BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Engineering)
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical Engineer
- Incorporated Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Engineering Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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