Mechanical Engineering
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H300 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H300 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
A Levels must include A2 Mathematics (use of Mathematics is not an acceptable A Level) and at least one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualification) as listed in Further information.
Access to HE Diploma
or above in relevant Science/Technology subjects.
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Further Information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering. The BTEC Extended Diploma in Science is not acceptable without an additional A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above.
T Level
in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Further Information.
About this course
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Mechanical Engineering is behind virtually all aspects of our daily lives and impacts the functioning of many of the systems, machines, and products we rely upon. A degree in Mechanical Engineering could open the door to a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities with vast earning potential that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which will help you toward achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, this course is designed to give you flexibility in your choice of engineering career pathways after graduation. You’ll study the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow with design, manufacturing, and business considerations.
**Why Study Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?**
Following your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an optional industry work placement, where you’ll put your knowledge into practice, gain invaluable real-world work experience and boost your post-graduate employability.
You’ll learn from the best on this course, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
In the fourth year of the course, you’ll work on a supervised individual research project. It’s possible to align this with one of the Master’s team projects, which involve the design, building and friendly competitive testing of either a road, airborne or rail vehicle – for example, Team HARE, Team Hawk or HudRail.
**Professional Bodies**
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partly meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
This is a common first year, comprising:
• Engineering Communication and Materials
• Mathematics
• Manufacturing, Measurement and Diagnostics
• Engineering Science
• Mechatronics
• Professional Development and Transferrable Skills.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment strategies will be used depending on the type and nature of the module. These include reports on laboratory experiments, laboratory-based assignments, and projects.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Engineering and Technology (CEET)
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Top job areas of graduates
We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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