BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, combining applied mathematics with programming and control systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Engineering Design, Programming, and Project Management. The final-year Engineering Research and Development Project is carried out individually under supervisor guidance. A second-year professional practice module simulates a work environment with live briefs and team-based projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 25%
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: 70%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Materials
- Foundations in Engineering Mathematics
- Professional Practice in Engineering 1
- Programming 1
- Applied Mathematics for Engineering
- Control Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Professional Practice in Engineering 2
- Structural and Solid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Management and Enterprise
- Engineering Research and Development Methods
- Engineering Research and Development Project
- Manufacture and Design
- Mechatronics
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Edge Hill University do next?
75% 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 Edge Hill University?
74% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Edge Hill University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.