BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree focusing on core analytical and design principles. Core topics include Programming and Mathematical Modelling. This three-year bachelor's degree includes an option for an additional year abroad or in industry. The first year establishes fundamentals through modules such as Engineering Challenges, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Dynamics, and Fundamentals of Materials. The second year progresses into specialized technical content, featuring Mechanics of Solids and Structures, Engineering Materials: Failures and Design, Vibrations and Control, and Thermofluids II, alongside optional modules covering topics such as intelligent systems, robotics, and environmental engineering. The final year centres on an undergraduate individual project, supported by compulsory advanced study in Thermofluids III and Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures, with further optional modules available in computational fluid dynamics and advanced design.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Design and Technology, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Chemistry and Biology preferred as a third subject (in that order), but not essential.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including 7, 6 required in Mathematics and Physics in any order, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. Higher level Design and Technology, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Chemistry and Biology preferred as third subject (in that order).)
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 67%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 12%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Challenges
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1
- Design and Professional Skills I (Mechanical Engineering)
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills
- Thermofluids I
- Engineering Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II
- Mechanics of Solids and Structures
- Engineering Materials: Failures and Design
- Manufacturing, Design and Professional Skills
- Vibrations and Control
- Thermofluids II
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers
- Intelligent Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Connected Systems
- Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Introduction to Robotics
- Undergraduate Individual Project
- Thermofluids III
- Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures
- Instrumentation and Control
- Advanced Design and Manufacturing
- Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
- Non-Metallic Materials
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University College London earn?
The median salary is £37,000 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £43,500 and £71,500. The £50,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University College London 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 College London?
78% 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 College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at University College London 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 College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.