BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the analysis, design, and development of mechanical systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is offered as a 3-year full-time option or a 4-year full-time route including a placement year. The first year covers core subjects through Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Design, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, and Thermofluids 1. The second year progresses into advanced analytical and practical competencies via Mechanics 2, Engineering Mathematics and Computation Methods, Thermofluids 2, Design and Analysis of Structures and Components, Industrial Engineering Design Project, and Control System Design. In the final year, students complete the compulsory Engineering Systems and Management and Individual Project modules. Optional modules allow students to explore advanced topics such as Computational Mechanics of Materials, Energy Systems Analysis, State Control Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Dynamics of Machinery: Vibration and Noise, Computational Fluid Dynamics 2, Metrology, Additive for Healthcare and Innovation, Machine Learning and AI for Engineering, Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health, Material Performance and Failure, Tribology and Contact Mechanics, Ballistics, Compressible Flow and Rocket Propulsion, Laser and Energy-Assisted Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Automation and Control, and Mechatronics and Instrumentation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths and Physics IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade A. Grade DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Maths and Physics. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Maths and Physics. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Mechanical Engineering (H301) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 12%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Engineering
- Mechanics
- Mechanical Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Thermofluids 1
- Mechanics 2
- Engineering Mathematics and Computation Methods
- Thermofluids 2
- Design and Analysis of Structures and Components
- Industrial Engineering Design Project
- Control System Design
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Computational Mechanics of Materials
- Energy Systems Analysis
- State Control Systems
- Sustainable Engineering
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Dynamics of Machinery: Vibration and Noise
- Computational Fluid Dynamics 2
- Metrology
- Additive for Healthcare and Innovation
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
- Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health
- Material Performance and Failure
- Tribology and Contact Mechanics
- Ballistics, Compressible Flow and Rocket Propulsion
- Laser and Energy-Assisted Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Mechatronics and Instrumentation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £50,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University 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 Loughborough University?
92% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. 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).
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.