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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
HND (BTEC)
In an engineering or related subject.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H308
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) course.
Do you have a passion for technology and design? Primarily problem solvers, mechanical engineers design, create and apply tools and methods across industries, from automotive to aerospace. They tackle crucial challenges that impact us all, such as energy security, efficient manufacturing and smart cities. At Plymouth, you will learn from enthusiastic staff with strong industry connections, who use laboratory sessions and hands-on demonstrations to reinforce academic concepts.
This one-year program lets students upgrade their qualifications to a BEng (Hons) degree. The programme will deliver 120 credits in one year and will offer students an option to become specialised in composites engineering by choosing composites materials related modules.
Source: University of Plymouth
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
University of Plymouth reviews
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1st year student
There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...
1 year ago
1st year student
Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...
1 year ago
1st year student
The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...
1 year ago
1st year student
Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
1 year ago
1st year student
The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...
1 year ago
1st year student
My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Plymouth students who took the Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
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?
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
61%
low
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
61%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
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?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Plymouth. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Product Design | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Plymouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
92%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
84%
Say it fits with future plans
77%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
68%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Process, plant and machine operatives
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Engineering professionals
10%
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£38k
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 (Top-Up).
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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