BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Physics, Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme features a shared first year covering fundamental engineering principles before specialisation in Automotive, Manufacturing, or Mechanical pathways. Teaching follows a block delivery format with one module studied at a time across six-week periods.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above, unless you have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Preferred subject for the Extended Diploma: Engineering Must include one of the following, unless you have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above: A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above; a Distinction in the Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; a Merit in the Further Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; or a Merit in the Calculus BTEC unit. T Level: Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineerin
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 55%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computed Aided Design
- Ethical Design and Manufacturing
- Applied Mechanics and Structural Analysis
- Sustainable Machine Elements Design
- Applied Thermal and Fluid Engineering
- Vehicle Instrumentation and Control
- Intelligent Control and Automation
- AI-Augmented Computer-Aided Engineering
- Smart Powertrain Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Materials
- Engineering Micro/Virtual Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham City University do next?
80% 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 Birmingham City University?
77% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham City University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.