BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, combining core technical principles with practical design applications. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Engineering Design, and Communication & Writing. The curriculum includes a placement year option along with practical laboratory sessions and independent project work in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
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).
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering 1
- Mathematics 1
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
- Dynamic Systems 1
- Engineering Design 1
- Engineering Materials 1
- Structural Mechanics 1
- Professional Studies 2
- Mechanics of Materials 2
- Dynamics 2
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 2
- Design and Manufacturing 2
- Mathematics and Computing 2
- Manufacturing Technology 2
- Laboratory Programme 2
- Employability 2
- Placement Year
- Professional Studies 3
- Heat Transfer & Combustion 3
- Mechanics of Materials 3
- Engineering Dynamics 3
- Project 3B
- Manufacturing 3
- Plastics Engineering 3
- Computer-Aided Engineering 3
- Transportation Power and Systems 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
87% 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.