Buckinghamshire New University

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Buckinghamshire New University

Course overview

This four-year Mechanical Engineering degree includes a Foundation Year to help students build their academic skills and confidence. Students will learn all about mechanical engineering, including how things work and move, heat, materials, liquids, and control systems. Students can choose to focus on exciting areas like aerospace technology, renewable energy, or robotics, giving them skills that are in high demand.

The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on lab work and real-world tasks. Students will work on projects with other students and take part in group talks. Their progress will be checked through assignments, reports, tests, and presentations. They will use modern facilities like a 3D metal printer and a Virtual Reality CAD Lab. There are also chances for work placements and talks from industry experts.

Entry requirements

You need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study this course and share other useful information about your education. A reference letter from a teacher or an employer is also needed. You can choose to send your CV (a document showing your work history) with your application to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need a UCAS tariff score between 32 and 56 points, which can come from qualifications like A-levels, T-levels (Merit in Engineering), or BTECs (DDM to DMM, with a Maths Merit). 
  • The university considers each application individually, taking into account your statement and any relevant experience.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your first language, you need to show you can use it well, usually by getting an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no part below 5.5) or equivalent scores from TOEFL (at least 79 overall) or PTE Academic (at least 59 overall).
  • For international students needing a Student visa, this English test must be approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • International Early Payment Discount

    One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Fee Discount

    50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering programme can find jobs in many different industries. The course prepares graduates for careers such as:

  • Product Design Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Manufacturing Process Engineer

Cost of study

For the BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year programme, the yearly tuition fee for International Students is £15,150

Admission

Applications for this course at Buckinghamshire New University can be made through UCAS or directly through the Buckinghamshire New University online application form. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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