BEng Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Engineering, combining mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, materials science, and computer science. Core topics include programming, circuit design, embedded systems, control systems, computer architecture, and mathematical modelling. An individual final-year project is undertaken under academic supervision, assessed through a dissertation, poster, and oral presentation. Future accreditation is sought from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade B/5 in Maths, higher tier (if Level 3 qualification does not include Maths or Science study). Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification incl.: A-levels: Including a minimum grade C in Maths and a minimum grade C in Physics (we may also consider Electronics or another science in lieu of Physics. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted)* BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering *: DDM-DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering*: DDM-DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Engineering*: DDM-DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma: Including H5 in Maths and Physics* Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access: considered on a case-by-case basis T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis EPQ: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels. Please contact us for more information. We welcome applications from mature learners. Mature applicants and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Left higher education: 24%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Engineering Materials 1
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Imperative Programming Foundations
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Sustainable Project Planning and Management
- Engineering Materials 2
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer for Engineers
- Introduction to Control Systems
- Cyflwyniad i Systemau Rheoli
- Mathematical Methods and Linear Systems
- Materials in Extreme Environments
- Enterprise Design and Modelling for Engineering
- Design of Machines
- Research Methods
- Summer Placement
- Individual Project
- Quality Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £51,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering at Bangor University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering at Bangor University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering at Bangor University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.