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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
Entry requirements
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physics | D |
| Mathematics | A |
| Chemistry | E |
| Business Studies | E |
| Computer Science | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H300
Here's what University of Derby says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
Develop the skills all modern mechanical engineers need on this IMechE accredited mechanical engineering degree. A city of technology that’s home to Rolls-Royce, Bombardier and Toyota: Derby is the perfect choice.
KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
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ACCREDITATION: The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). On completion, you will have met the full requirements to register as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and part of the requirements to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
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EMPLOYER LINKS: You'll benefit from our close links with world-famous companies likes Rolls-Royce, Alstom and Toyota.
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FLEXIBILITY: Not sure on the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the first year covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.
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FACILITIES: You'll have access to excellent labs and facilities whilst studying this degree. Spaces include our Additive Manufacturing Lab with various 3D printed technology, wind tunnel and thermodynamics area that includes a jet engine and test engine, and our Mechanical Workshop with both traditional lathes and milling machines, alongside more modern CNC equipment.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Challenge yourself on one of the many competitions we take part in. In the British Model Flying Association Payload Challenge, you will design, build, test and compete a radio-controlled aircraft against other national and international teams.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER You'll gain the essential foundation of engineering in your first year before studying the areas of thermodynamics, engineering design, automation, and computational mechanics in your second and third year.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN There’s a mixture of lectures, research projects, seminars and workshops as well as industrial visits and guest lectures from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
YOUR CAREER This degree prepares you for careers in mechanical engineering design, motorsport or automotive design and in applications of advanced materials. You can also progress to our MSc which meets all the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
STUDY OPTIONS: This course is also available with a Foundation Year option. You will have the option to take a placement year between years two and three.
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Department of Engineering
Location
Main Site | Derby
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 (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
University of Derby student reviews
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The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
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 Derby students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
57%
low
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.4k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£38.1k
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 Engineering.
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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