University of Hertfordshire

BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

The BEng Mechanical Engineering programme at the University of Hertfordshire is a three-year programme that equips students with key engineering principles, preparing them for professional roles worldwide. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and covers engineering mathematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and computer-aided engineering.

Learning is practical, uses the Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate (CDIO) educational framework, and provides students with access to modern facilities, including water engineering and heavy-structure testing laboratories. Assessment methods include group projects, such as the collaborative design of a Formula Student racing car or an unmanned aircraft, as well as examinations and coursework. 

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for choosing the course and providing relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students can also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically require between 120 and 128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels at BBB to ABB, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM or DDD.

  • International qualifications similar to A levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5 in any section.

  • Other English tests, such as PTE or TOEFL, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue careers in:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Automotive Engineering

  • Product Design Engineering

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Project Engineer 

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the BEng Mechanical Engineering in the University of Hertfordshire is £17,450 for international students, but may increase subsequently.

Admission

International students can apply through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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