Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BEng (Hons)	Full-time	4 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 19700 per year

About Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BU?

Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification
As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations
Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students
Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. Within 15 months of graduating, 95% of our students are in employment or further study
Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.

This degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries.

Course accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to meet in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£19,700 per year (Int'l)
Foundation year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £19,700 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 120 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications in 2 required subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.

Required subjects are Mathematics (or Physics) and a
Science or Technology subject

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:

Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 71-76%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 12.5–13 overall or 11.5-12 (international option)
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 70-75%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 7 to 7.5. Grade depends on course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70% to 4.0/5.0 or 80%

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the components) or equivalent.

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