BEng Mechanical Engineering
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, and Statistics. The course follows the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework, with group-based projects developed in partnership with industry. An optional year in industry or year abroad is available, and an individual engineering project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Please note: You will need a numerate subject at Level 3 (e.g maths, physics, or computer science) and five GCSEs Grade 4/C or above including English, maths, and science to study this course.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Material Science and Testing
- Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices
- Statics and Dynamics
- Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- Control and Instrumentation
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Modelling and Simulation for Engineers
- Future Engineering
- Engineering Research Practice
- Sustainable Energy and Transportation
- Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
100% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
88% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.