BEng Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year
About this course
BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the analysis, design and manufacture of mechanical systems and devices. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. The four-year programme features a shared foundation year across engineering disciplines, followed by an industry placement year in the third year and a substantial individual project in the final year. The first year covers core principles through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. Year 2 introduces mechanical specialisms with modules such as Control and Robotics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer, Machine Design, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Year 3 consists of a graduate-level industry placement. The final year focuses on advanced technical and management capabilities through Computer Aided Engineering, Dynamic Systems, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Individual Project, and Product Design.
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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 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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).
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
- Placement
- 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 with Placement Year 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 with Placement Year at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
81% 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 with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University 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).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.