BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis and Statistics. The degree can be completed in three years full-time or four years with an optional minimum 30-week industry placement. The final year includes an individual engineering project, and students have access to a dedicated Innovation Centre for Design and Engineering.
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Entry requirements
For September 2026 and September 2027 entry: This course requires 120–128 UCAS tariff points (A-levels grades BBB –ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels in required subjects or equivalent. Required subjects: mathematics and a science or technology subject. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Engineering Science
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools
- Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Engineering Design with Practice
- Engineering Principles A
- Engineering Principles B
- Materials with Practice
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Manufacturing and Engineering Materials
- Stress and Dynamics
- Engineering Simulation
- Fluids and Thermodynamics
- Management and Commercialisation
- Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design
- Engineering Project
- Thermofluids and Energy Conversion
- Innovation and Professional Practice
- Advanced Stress and Vibration
- Computational Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth University?
84% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 75 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Bournemouth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.