BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include programming, statistics, mathematical modelling, engineering design, research methods, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme is accredited by the IMechE and the IET, leading towards Chartered Engineer status with further study. The third year is spent on an industrial placement, resulting in a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP).
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC To include one at Grade B from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC.The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade C or B.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 68%
- A degree: 12%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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
- Engineering Mathematics
- Design and CAE 1
- Mechanical Systems & Analysis 1
- The Global Engineer
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology
- Design of Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Programming
- Thermal Fluid Sciences
- Design and CAE 2
- Materials and Manufacturing 2
- Mechanical Systems and Analysis 2
- Industrial Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Study USA
- Design and Industry
- Smart Manufacturing Technologies
- Mechanical Systems and Analysis 3
- Research Methods and Management
- BEng Final Year Project
- Environmental Engineering
- Advanced CAE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical 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 Engineering at Ulster University 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 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 Engineering at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 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 Engineering at Ulster University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.