BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Tackle society’s latest engineering challenges head-on by building the skills you need to become a professional problem-solver.
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Features and benefits
Taught by leading researchers
We're 6th in the UK for the impact of our engineering research, and 100% of our research in engineering is world-leading or internationally excellent, with 75% is at the highest 4* level (REF 2021).
Placement opportunities
The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industrial placement, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation.
Collaborate with industry
Every year, we invite businesses and academic colleagues to set live projects that challenge our students to devise innovative solutions to current problems.
Professional study environment
Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research, where you can develop the practical skills, confidence and real-world experience that employers value.
Outstanding teaching
13th in the UK for teaching quality in mechanical engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Flexible learning
Benefit from access to regular online video support, which provides additional explanations and guidance on a range of topics, from coursework and exam paper guidance to software tutorials.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Introduction to Engineering Principles
Design Project
Further Engineering Principles
Engineering Skills
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Additional information
Placements
Taught by experts
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is part of the Department of Engineering at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Our engineering department is driven by purpose. Students don’t just study real-world problems, they solve them. By working with academics active in research and collaborating with industry, you’ll become part of Manchester’s engineering legacy and future.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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