Mechanical Engineering

Aston University, Birmingham

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

A-Level Entry

BBC - CCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Overview

Aston University’s Mechanical Engineering degree, accredited by The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a successful career after graduation. Everything man-made has had input by a mechanical engineer at one point, there is a rapidly increasing demand for mechanical engineers and a wide range of opportunities for those wanting to pursue a profession in the field.

You will leave with the knowledge, skills, and ability to succeed in the challenges that employers set their engineers, globally, on a daily basis. This course goes beyond technical engineering and scientific subjects to include usable skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed through a combination of written and oral exams as well as practical work-based competencies such as log bookkeeping, teamwork evaluation, reports, presentations, and portfolios. Your final degree will be determined by your performance in all years.

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)

  • Aston Engineers are ranked 14th in the UK in median earnings on average of £40,200 in the five years after graduation (LEO 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.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - CCC
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Birmingham

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Birmingham

    Avg. Salary: £30,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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    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
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mechanical engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000