BEng Mechanical Engineering

This Mechanical Engineering degree at Buckinghamshire New University helps students become skilled engineers. Students will learn the core ideas of mechanical engineering, including how things move, how heat works, how materials behave, and how systems are controlled. Students can also choose to focus on exciting areas like aerospace, renewable energy, or robotics, giving them special skills that are in high demand.

The course mixes classroom learning with hands-on lab work, where you can design and solve problems. Student's progress will be checked through assignments, practical tasks, presentations, and exams. Students can also choose to do a placement year in a company to get real work experience. The university has modern tools like 3D metal printers and virtual reality labs to help students learn.

Buckinghamshire New University wants to give a good education and help students do well in their studies and in life. The university offers many different courses for both new students and those studying for higher degrees. These courses cover subjects like Engineering, Business, Art, and Health. The university focuses on teaching skills you can use in the real world, preparing students for successful jobs.

Applicants need to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and other important details about their education. Applicants also need a reference from a teacher or an employer. You can choose to send your CV (a document showing your work history) with your application to show your experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need good grades from their secondary school, particularly in subjects such as Maths and Physics.
• The university will carefully review your application, considering various qualifications like A-levels, BTEC, or similar international qualifications, along with all your experiences.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your main language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no part of the test, like reading or speaking, below 5.5. Other approved English tests are also accepted.

For international students, the tuition fee for this BEng Mechanical Engineering degree at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150 per year.

Buckinghamshire New University offers various financial support and scholarships to help international students afford their education. For self-funded undergraduate students, there's a scholarship that provides a £1,500 reduction on their first year's tuition fees. Students who continue their studies may also be eligible for further scholarships, potentially offering up to £5,000 spread across their subsequent years.

In addition to these, students can benefit from an Early Payment fee reduction of £500 if they pay their full tuition fees by a set deadline.  Furthermore, the BNU Refugee Scholarship is a comprehensive award that covers full tuition fees, living costs, accommodation, and even gym membership for eligible refugee students.

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering programme have a wide range of career opportunities across various industries, like;

• Consulting Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

Applications for this undergraduate course at Buckinghamshire New University can be made directly through the university's application portal or UCAS. Find out more about this process by speaking to one of our trained counsellors.