BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students undertake a project in each year of study, culminating in an independent research project in the final year. A Year in Industry placement option is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including B in Mathematics plus one other STEM subject. IB: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points, including Maths (not Maths Studies) at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, or Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, or Maths: Applications and Interpretations at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, and a science subject at 5 at HL or 6 at SL
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 39%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Electronics For Engineers
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Engineering Materials and Design
- Design and Manufacturing Project
- Mechanics of Materials and Structure
- Mechatronics and Measurements
- Fluid Mechanics
- Dynamics of Machines
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Vibrations and Control
- Engineering Team Project
- Robotics and AI
- Research Project
- Finite Element Analysis
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Biomaterials
- Renewable Energy Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £55,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent do next?
95% 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 Kent?
98% 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 Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated 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.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.