BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng Honours in Mechanical Engineering, covering areas from thermofluid mechanics and materials to manufacturing and electrical systems. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited and provides a pathway to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through further study. A final-year Mechanical Engineering Project completes the degree.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 342 offers from 374 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 68 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 35%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Electrical and Magnetic Systems
- Electronics and Sensors
- Thermofluid Mechanics
- Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
- Mechanics I
- Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python)
- Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Thermal Engineering
- Applications of Engineering Fluid Mechanics II
- AC Electrical Power and Conversion
- Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering
- Business and Law for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics
- Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
- Materials and Manufacturing Process Selection
- Mechanical Design and Professional Practice
- Computational Heat and Fluid Flow
- Advanced Mechanics
- Digital Manufacturing Processes and Systems
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Advanced Thermofluid Dynamics
- Introduction to Mechatronics Design
- Mechanical Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £45,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle 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 Newcastle University?
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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 342 offers from 374 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.