BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the principles of mechanical design, systems, and materials. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes a substantial individual research project where students apply accumulated knowledge to topics ranging from system design to materials testing. The first year covers foundational principles through An Introduction to Engineering Design, Data Science and Computing for Engineers, Mechanical Systems Analysis, and Mechanics, Structures and Materials. The second year progresses with Electronics and Control, Fluid Mechanics, Systems Design and Computing, and Thermodynamics. The third year consolidates advanced technical ability through Engineering Design with Management, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Applications, and Manufacturing and Materials. Optional modules allow students to explore specialised areas such as Accounting and Finance for Engineers, Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning, Automotive Chassis and Powertrain, Biomaterials, Control and Instrumentation, Failure of Materials and Components, Fundamentals of Acoustics, Human Factors in Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Technology Fundamentals for Sustainable Energy.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BEng Mechanical Engineering (H300) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 67%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 24%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Foundation course: 11%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Engineering Design
- Data Science and Computing for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Systems
- Engineering Mathematics Workshop
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanical Systems Analysis
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- Electronics and Control
- Engineering Management and Law
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials and Structures
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
- Systems Design and Computing
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Design with Management
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer and Applications
- Individual Project
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Accounting and Finance for Engineers
- Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning
- Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
- Biomaterials
- Control and Instrumentation
- Failure of Materials and Components
- Fundamentals of Acoustics
- Human Factors in Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Technology Fundamentals for Sustainable Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 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 University of Southampton 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 University of Southampton?
82% 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 University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton 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).
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.