BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Students put learning into practice through laboratory work, design projects, and workshops, alongside engineering challenges such as Formula Student. The course includes access to specialist facilities such as CNC machines, 3D printers, and modern engineering laboratories. Students can also apply for an industrial placement year to gain professional experience before graduation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 37%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £49,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sussex do next?
75% 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 Sussex?
80% 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 Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Sussex 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 at University of Sussex 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 at University of Sussex?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.