BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the practical principles of mechanical systems and manufacturing. Core topics include Engineering Design. Students complete an individual project in the final year and study towards an industry-accredited degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,6,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics. BTEC: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.; Distinction* Distinction* in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade B. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Construction, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering.; D*DD in acceptable BTEC, plus B in A level Maths (not accepted without B in A level Maths).
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: A SKILLS TOOLKIT
- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- ENERGY SCIENCE
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- ENGINEERING DESIGN
- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
- ENGINEERING MATERIALS PROCESSING & SELECTION
- DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
- AEROENGINES
- THERMODYNAMICS
- SOLIDS & STRUCTURES 2
- COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
- HEAT TRANSFER
- VIBRATION AND CONTROL
- ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS
- ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
- BIOENGINEERING
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool?
84% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.