23Nov
UndergraduateAston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our BEng Mechanical Engineering course is offered as either a three or four year course with integrated placement year. We are driven by the demands of industry to produce graduates with extremely strong engineering and scientific skills coupled to strong skills in project management, team work and commercial awareness. Our courses put you in control, giving you the skills and confidence to lead and undertake complex engineering projects. Teaching isn’t just lectures, it’s workshops and practical sessions too. You’ll be involved in individual and group project work throughout the course, designed to develop your individual skills as an engineer and the communication, organisational and leadership skills needed to work effectively in a business or organisation. The fast-evolving nature of mechanical engineering means that future generations of graduates must embrace change and thrive on a love of innovation. The challenges and rewards for skilled engineers who can design, manufacture and manage advanced products and processes are greater than ever. Throughout the course we emphasise the need to be able to apply engineering knowledge, technical skill, strong management skills and innovation to successfully solve engineering problems. You can expect to work on major projects often in partnership with commercial engineering companies. Your studies will encompasses all of the fundamental disciplines of mechanical engineering. Key course benefits:
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are in the Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects. (Complete University Guide, 2023).
- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, to boost your future employment prospects.
Modules
Year 1: Modules • Introduction to Engineering and Design • Prototyping and Development • Electronic Engineering Fundamentals • Engineering Science 1 • Materials and Manufacturing 1 • Mathematical Modelling for Engineers Year 2: Advanced Mathematical Modelling Materials and Manufacturing 2 Engineering Science 2 Thermal Fluid Science 1 Design and Engineering for the User Engineering for Industry Year 3: Optional placement year Final year: Thermal Fluid Science 2 Advanced Dynamics and Control Advanced Solid Mechanics and FEA Engineering Design & the Environment Individual Major Project Professional Engineering Practice Advanced Systems Design (Option) Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (Option) Please Note: All modules are based on the current academic year. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment method
Teaching isn’t just lectures, it’s workshops and practical sessions too. You’ll be involved in individual and group project work throughout the course, designed to develop your individual skills as an engineer and the communication, organisational and leadership skills needed to work effectively in a business or organisation. Assessment is by a combination of exams, project, lab and coursework. Your final degree classification is determined by your performance in all years after the first year.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £21100 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students.
For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET