Mechanical Engineering

University of Bedfordshire
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Mechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems.

Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.

    Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering.

  • Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.

  • Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.

  • Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics.

    Partnerships and Collaborations

  • Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank.

    Your Student Experience

  • Our hands-on approach gives you both the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range of business and customer needs.

  • Take part in field trips to industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover, Jaltek Systems and the London Automotive Show.

  • Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.

  • Get involved in opportunities such as the UAV payload competition, designed to enhance your analytical and project management skills.

  • Benefit from the support of dedicated academic success tutors.

  • Our industry-experienced academics are involved in real-world research and consultancy, keeping their teaching at the cutting edge of developments in the field.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2124 Electronics engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Luton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mechanical engineering