University of Kent
UCAS Code: H311 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Mathematics at grade B plus one other STEM subject
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points, including Maths (not Maths Studies) OR Maths: Analysis and Approaches OR Maths: Applications and Interpretations at HL5 or SL6, plus one other Science subject at HL5 or SL6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in an Engineering subject including Further Maths/Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. Other subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
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About this course
**Mechanical Engineering**
Engineering has shaped modern society and personal lives in a way that no other discipline has. By studying Mechanical Engineering at Kent you gain the skills to make your own mark in this exciting field. Graduates can work at the forefront of the major areas of mechanical engineering, combining theory with practical and project work, turning ideas into real systems.
Will you build the product of the future? At Kent, you study all aspects of mechanical engineering, from 3D design to advanced manufacturing, control and mechatronic to advanced robotics and fluid dynamics to thermodynamic and heat transfer, preparing you for a career in any branch of mechanical engineering.
The Year in Industry opportunity develops your technical skills, employability and soft skills as well as increasing your awareness of the future context for employment. Your Year in Industry takes place between your second and final year. The School's dedicated employability officer helps you to identify organisations offering placements. Companies also visit the School to present their industrial placement opportunities and to interview candidates.
As well as gaining invaluable workplace experience, many of our students are offered a job by their placement employer after graduation.
**Your Future**
You'll be set up for a great career after Kent, with graduates going on to work in areas including aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies and so many more.
The School of Engineering holds an annual Employability and Careers Day where you can meet local and national employers and discuss career opportunities. Ongoing support is provided by the School’s dedicated Employability Officer.
**Location**
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Modules
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Manufacturing Project; Mechanics of Materials and Structure.
Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Fluid Mechanics; Dynamics of Machines; Advanced Manufacturing Technologies; Vibrations and Control; Engineering Team Project.
Year in Industry: You spend a year working in industry between stages 2 and 3. You gain practical work experience, while assessing possible future career options and making contacts in the industry. Employers are always keen to employ graduates with knowledge of the work environment and some students receive job offers from their placement company.
Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Robotics and AI; Research Project; Finite Element Analysis; Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Optional modules may include the following: Biomaterials; Renewable Energy Technology.
For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.
Extra funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
The Uni
University of Kent
School of Engineering
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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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