University of Liverpool

Mechanical Engineering

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study Mechanical Engineering and learn to design, build and test new products, processes and systems. You'll develop holistic engineering knowledge and problem solving abilities as you work towards an industry-accredited degree that's sought after in a wide range of sectors. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines and is the basis for a wide range of careers in engineering and beyond.

Our professionally accredited Mechanical Engineering programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences. You’ll master the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and develop the skills, attitudes and experience demanded by 21st century engineering and society. You’ll spend as much time outside the lecture theatre as possible, working in teams to apply your learning in the solution of practical problems.

Graduates are well prepared for their careers ahead, and industry recognises them as highly employable. Mechanical engineering students learn a wide range of theory and skills. This includes engineering science and practical skills such as project management and computer programming.

You’ll learn in a modern, well-equipped environment that includes up-to-date laboratories, tools and computing hardware and software. This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities. Mechanical engineering programmes are accredited (or pending accreditation), by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

They’re a recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status. This is the professional body for Mechanical Engineers. Our programmes are a recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status.

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Key highlights

  • Accredited or pending accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
  • Recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status
  • Teamwork on practical problems outside the lecture theatre
  • Covers engineering science, project management and computer programming
  • Modern laboratories, tools, computing hardware and software
  • Optional year abroad at a partner university

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics and a second science
  • A-level: ABB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • A-level: BB — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.
  • BTEC: D*D* — to include in relevant; BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500

  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000

  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Graduate Engineer (route to Chartered Engineer)

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

Admission

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