BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Core topics include Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Engineering Design, Programming, and Project Management. The first two years are taught in common with other engineering courses, and a year-long industrial placement in year three leads to a Diploma in Professional Practice. Students complete a final-year project in a chosen research area.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC One of which must be from Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Double Award Science/Applied Science/Life & Health Sciences, Environmental Technology. For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC).
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering I
- Programmable Controller Systems
- Mechanical Science I
- Design and CAD
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineering II
- Professional Development
- Engineering of Control Systems and Signals
- Materials & Sustainability
- Mechanical Science II
- Design and CAE I
- Manufacturing Technology
- International Academic Studies
- Placement - Engineering (SCEIS)
- Final Year Project
- Industry 4.0
- Engineering Design
- Design and CAE II
- Mechanical Science III
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 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 and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.