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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up)

University of Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) course at University of Lancashire.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsD
ChemistryC
BiologyC
Computer ScienceB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H391

Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) course.

Course Overview

Planning to build on your foundation degree or HND in engineering and move into a role with more responsibility and better prospects? This is the course for you.

Why study with us

  • You’ll have access to arguably one of the best undergraduate laboratories in the country with specialist computing facilities.

  • Our course is delivered by staff from the School of Engineering who are active in both research and knowledge transfer.

  • Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.

What you'll do

  • We’re linked with the Jost Institute of Tribotechnology so there’s a collaborative working environment within this research-active community.

  • Full-time students can enrol with Unites Internships, which offers work experience placements within the North West.

  • Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

Accreditations

  • This BEng (Top-up) is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Candidates must hold a IEng accredited HND/FdEng/FdSc to comply with full IEng registration requirements.

Future Careers

There’s a world of career options available to mechanical maintenance engineers. They’re in high demand due to a shortage in this field. We’ve a 100% track record of graduate employment.

Source: University of Lancashire

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

School of Engineering and Computing

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Lancashire student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 367 reviews from University of Lancashire's students and alumni
5 star
60%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
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Foundation year student

1 year ago

Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great

(5)
University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Rates are pretty good

(4)
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Foundation year student

1 year ago

Support is great

(5)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

(5)
Facilities

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

(5)
Course

Foundation year student

1 year ago

University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful

(5)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire

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 University of Lancashire students who took the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

84%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

61%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

74%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

48%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

74%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

81%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

77%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

61%

low

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

74%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

52%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

63%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time69%Part-time31%
Gender ratio
Female9%Male91%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students245
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Lancashire.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£33.2k

Third year after graduation

£38.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up).

Source: LEO

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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