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

Mechanical Engineering

University of Liverpool

(3.8)
134 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at University of Liverpool.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

AAB including Mathematics and a second science. Applicants following the modular Mathematics A Level must be studying A Level Physics or Further Mathematics as the second science (or must be studying at least one Mechanics module in their Mathematics A Level). Accepted science subjects: Applied ICT Biology (and Human Biology) Chemistry Computer Science Economics Electronics Environmental Science Further Mathematics Geography Geology ICT Life and Health Sciences Psychology Physics Statistics. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
ChemistryA
BiologyA
EconomicsB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H300

Here's what University of Liverpool says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

A degree in Mechanical Engineering is the basis for a professional career in a broad range of industry sectors. Our professionally accredited degree programmes offer an exciting blend of learning experiences designed to ensure our students not only master the scientific fundamentals, but also develop the skills, attitudes and experience demanded by 21st century engineering and society.

This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.

Source: University of Liverpool

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Undergraduate Engineering

Location

Main Site | Liverpool

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Liverpool student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 134 reviews from University of Liverpool's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
30%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
9%
All reviews

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3rd year student

1 year ago

Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers

(4)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus

(5)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for

(4)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes

(3)
Support

3rd year student

1 year ago

Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space

(5)
Facilities

3rd year student

1 year ago

I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

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

84%

med

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

92%

high

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

93%

high

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

88%

high

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

87%

high

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

81%

med

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

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

high

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

87%

high

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

99%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

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

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

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

96%

high

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

99%

high

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

97%

high

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?

84%

med

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

80%

med

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

71%

med

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

84%

low

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

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female15%Male85%
Where students come from
International26%UK74%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students425
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Liverpool graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.5k

First year after graduation

£33.9k

Third year after graduation

£41.2k

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.

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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