BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering BEng, an engineering degree focused on the design, analysis, and operation of mechanical systems, materials, and thermal energy. Core topics include Control Systems and Engineering Design. The course offers an optional foundation year for applicants who need additional preparation before entry. The first year establishes fundamental scientific and mathematical principles through modules such as Engineering Materials, Engineering Mathematics 1, Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer, and Mechanics 1. The second year advances core technical knowledge with modules including Engineering Mathematics 2, Mechanical Design A, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Fluids. The final year involves specialised study and independent practical work through modules such as CFD and FEA (Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis), Individual Engineering Project (BEng), Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering, and Sustainable Energy and the Environment.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include A-level Mathematics. Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous.. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC options considered. See below for details.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Mechanical Engineering (H300) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- 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 135 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Mechanical Design A
- Mechanics 2
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Fluids
- CFD and FEA (Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis)
- Individual Engineering Project (BEng)
- Integrated Design Project 3 (BEng)
- Mechanical Design B
- Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering
- Sustainable Energy and the Environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering at University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham?
79% 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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Birmingham?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.