Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineeringMechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

Mechanical and manufacturing engineers design, create and refine mechanical systems to make affordable, efficient, cutting-edge products. Their work drives innovation, solves complex problems, and contributes to the development of essential goods and technologies in multiple industries.

Our practical one-year Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up course allows you to build on your existing engineering foundation degree or HND to achieve a full honours degree qualification.

You’ll develop technical skills and knowledge through hands-on project work using specialist facilities, to help prepare you for your career.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Exciting project work that mirrors industry.

  • Learn with researchers with expertise in remanufacturing, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

  • Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.

  • Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs.

  • Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.

    Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Mechanical engineering