BEng General Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in General Engineering is an undergraduate engineering degree centred on mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and design engineering principles. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake a professional placement year or study abroad for a year. The first year covers core foundations through Computing and Programming for Engineers, Design Challenge for Engineers, Electrical and Electronic Technology, and Engineering Mechanics. The second year expands technical knowledge with modules such as Applied Dynamics and Vibrations, Control Systems, Data Modelling and Simulation, and Digital Systems And Analog Electronics. The final year focuses on advanced professional applications and independent research through Business and Management, Individual Project (Bachelors), Industrial Automation, and Signal Processing and System Identification. Students can also choose optional modules in areas such as Robotics and Automation and State-Space Control.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Maths IB: 29 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
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: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing and Programming for Engineers
- Design Challenge for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronic Technology
- Engineering Mechanics
- Materials and Methods of Manufacture
- Mathematical Skills for Engineers
- Thermofluids
- Applied Dynamics and Vibrations
- Control Systems
- Data Modelling and Simulation
- Digital Systems And Analog Electronics
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Industrial Engineering
- Innovation Project
- Solid Body Mechanics
- Engineering Year in Industry
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Business and Management
- Individual Project (Bachelors)
- Industrial Automation
- New and Sustainable Product Development
- Signal Processing and System Identification
- Robotics and Automation
- State-Space Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng General Engineering at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng General Engineering at University of Lincoln do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng General Engineering at University of Lincoln?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng General Engineering at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BEng General Engineering at University of Lincoln 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 General Engineering at University of Lincoln?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.