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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | D |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | E |
| Product Design | D |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H145
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
1st in the UK for continuing students in the subject area of general engineering Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2026
Kickstart your engineering career with a Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for real-world challenges from day one. Study and work with industry using cutting-edge tools and technology, and learn how to create smart, sustainable solutions for the modern world.
What you'll learn
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Design, build, and test mechanical components and systems with confidence and technical skill.
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Work on live projects with input from industry professionals.
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Apply maths and physics to develop efficient, sustainable solutions.
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Build teamwork, communication, and professional engineering skills, ready for the workplace.
This hands-on course is built around the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) approach, a globally recognised model developed by MIT, making your learning experience practical, immersive, and industry-focused from day one.
You’ll interact with the simplest of things, such as nuts and bolts, as well as the most complex structures, such as gigantic machinery and the highly intricate human body.
From mastering the basics like nuts and bolts to solving major engineering problems, this course will help you to think, design, and work like a professional.
Professional accreditation Our Mechanical Engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), ensuring the highest standard of teaching, meeting industry standards and providing you with a clear path to professional registration.
Specialist facilities Our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building is home to our engineering workshop, mechatronics lab, makerspace and mechanical physics lab, all equipped with industry-standard technology such as wind turbines, plasma cutters, laser systems, industry-leading 3D printers, a water treatment plant, a bioreactor, a distillation column, and more.
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Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Canterbury Christ Church University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
73%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
66%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
65%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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