BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include programming, control systems, mathematical modelling, and engineering design. The programme carries accreditation from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). An integrated placement year is available.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 57%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Design-Build-Test
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Electronics 1
- Engineering Science 1
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Engineering Science 2
- Materials and Manufacturing 2
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Thermofluids
- Electromechanical Design, Dynamics and Control
- Integrated Design Project
- CDIO Team Project
- Integrated Placement Year
- Advanced Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
- Advanced Dynamics and Control Systems
- Advanced Thermofluids
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Engineering Design and the Environment
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £45,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Aston University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.