BEng Integrated Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering integrating civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, robotics, computing and mathematical disciplines. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional year-long industry placement can be taken between the second and final years. The programme concludes with an independent integrated engineering project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent. A level: 112 points to include grade C in A level mathematics and grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include applied science, applied business, biology, business, chemistry, computing, computer science, design technology, economics, electronics, engineering, environmental sciences, ICT, physics, statistics, further maths, use of maths, pure maths. BTEC: DMM in Engineering subject to include Merit in one Maths module. All Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Other: Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS points, to include H4 in Mathematics and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Scottish Qualifications Authority: 112 UCAS points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Mathematics and grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mechanical Engineering Related Placement
- Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Software Engineering 1
- Electrical Principles and Machines
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechanics and Structures
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques
- Stage 2 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- Software Engineering 2
- Artificial Intelligence
- Power Electronics and Generation
- Geotechnical Engineering 1
- Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
- Introduction to Robotics
- Sensors and Actuators for Robotic Systems
- Structural Analysis and Design 1
- Materials & Structural Integrity
- Mechanical Engineering Design & Commercialisation
- Engineering Quality Management
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Communication Systems
- Engineering Analysis
- Integrated Engineering Project
- Parallel Computing
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Computing and Networking Infrastructures
- High Speed Communications
- Design and Control of Renewable Energy Technology
- Geotechnical Engineering 2
- Modelling and Numerical Simulation
- Optimisation, Networks and Graphs
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Computer Vision
- Structural Analysis and Design 2
- Structural Engineering Design
- Control and Intelligent Systems Design
- Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice
- Real-Time Embedded Programming for Autonomous and AI Systems
- Autonomous Mobile and Humanoid Robots
- Introduction to Machine Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BEng Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth 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 Integrated Engineering at University of Plymouth?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.