| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEng (Hons) | find out | 3 years | find out | GBP 9250 per year | find out |
Course Overview
Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design and manufacture of the majority of products around us.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
H300
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BEng Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB
IB: 35 points
Opportunities
Professionally accredited
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Creating products that are smarter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly is a key challenge for modern mechanical engineers.
Our professionally accredited Mechanical Engineering BEng Honours degree equips you with knowledge and skills across a wide range of mechanical engineering topics.
In practice, many engineers develop into senior managers, so it is helpful to have an overview of the full spectrum of engineering activities.
This degree maintains a broad range of topics at each Stage to allow you to keep your career options flexible.
We work closely with industry to ensure your training addresses real-world challenges.
Highlights of this degree
Professional accreditation
Professional accreditationThis degree is accredited by the following organisations, providing industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification:
BEng or MEng?
Our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.
Our four-year Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees are considered a more direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). They completely satisfy the academic requirements required to achieve this professional qualification. This means you will not have to undertake any further study on the route to chartered status.
Our three-year BEng degrees can also lead to Chartered Engineer status later in your career. You will need to undertake a further period of study, for example an accredited or approved Master's degree, or appropriate further learning to Master's level. A BEng is also suitable for international students who don't need British Chartered Engineer status.
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Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Engineer on the Engineering Council's website.
What you will study
What you will studyAll of our Mechanical Engineering students study the same broad programme for the first two years covering:
Specialist modules
In Stage 3 (BEng and MEng) and Stage 4 (MEng only) you balance general engineering topics with specific advanced topics relevant to your particular degree. See the Course Details section for more information.
Design projects
You will complete a number of design projects throughout your degree, designed to enhance your practical experience and industry knowledge:
Flexible degree structure
You can transfer between any of our mechanical engineering degrees up to the end of Stage 2. You must achieve the appropriate academic standard to transfer from a BEng to an MEng degree.
Industry links
Industry linksWe have strong links with local and national companies, leading to:
A high percentage of our teaching staff have worked in industry and/or still have contact with industry and can bring your teaching to life with real-world examples.
Facilities and support
Study at Newcastle and you will join a vibrant community in the School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering. We are based in the Stephenson Building, close to all the University facilities.
Facilities
We have a wide range of state-of-the-art, specialist facilities to support your studies including:
Support
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Social activities
There are a range of social activities to help you settle into our community of 600 students. For example, you can compete in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Formula Student competition to develop a high performance single-seat racing car, which is then put to the test at the famous Silverstone Circuit.
Teaching and assessment
Our research feeds directly into our teaching. This means you will learn about developments that are at the cutting edge of your subject area. The research grants that this work attracts help us to maintain state-of-the-art facilities which you will use in your studies.
We have research centres with internationally recognised expertise in:
Teaching methods
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