BEng Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering, an engineering degree exploring multiple disciplines. The programme allows students to explore various engineering subjects before selecting a specialism. The first year covers the foundations through Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering Materials, Engineering Mathematics 1, and Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer. Additional compulsory modules in the initial year include Integrated Design Project 1A, Integrated Design Project 1B, Introduction to Computing for Engineers, and Mechanics 1.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include A-level Mathematics.. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC options considered (D*D*D*/D*D*/D*) plus A-levels where required. See below for details.
What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 39%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 14%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer
- Integrated Design Project 1A
- Integrated Design Project 1B
- Introduction to Computing for Engineers
- Mechanics 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £47,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering at University of Birmingham 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 Engineering at University of Birmingham?
85% 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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering at University of Birmingham?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.