BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree)
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Students can undertake an optional 12-month work placement year or a study abroad year between levels 5 and 6. This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to meet academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer registration and partially meet requirements for Chartered Engineer registration.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 43%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Principles
- Foundational Engineering Approaches 1
- Analytical Skills in Problem Solving
- Engineering Systems
- Foundational Engineering Approaches 2
- Foundations of Mathematical Methods
- Engineering Analytics
- Materials & Manufacturing
- Applied Engineering Approaches 1
- Statics & Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Engineering Approaches 2
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Preparing for Placement
- Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Integrative Engineering Approaches 1
- Engineering Project Management
- Fluids and Energy
- Integrative Engineering Approaches 2
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work Placement Year
- Study abroad year
- Professional Engineering Futures
- Vibration & Control
- Mechanics of Continuous Systems
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Automation and Mechatronics
- Global Design Challenges
- Investigative Project
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
88% 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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University 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 Mechanical Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.