BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree focusing on the analysis, design, and practical implementation of mechanical systems and machinery. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. The first year is shared across all engineering programmes, providing a broad foundational curriculum before specialisation begins in the second year. The first year introduces foundational principles through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. Year 2 advances the discipline with core study in Control and Robotics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer, Machine Design, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The final year focuses on advanced applications and includes Computer Aided Engineering, Dynamic Systems, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, and Product Design. Students also complete an extensive Individual Project to investigate a chosen engineering topic in depth.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 12%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Control and Robotics
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Machine Design
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Dynamic Systems
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Individual Project
- Product Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £46,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University 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 Lancaster University?
77% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.