BEng Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 4/C+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses PLUS EITHER 80 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking A Levels - grades CDD including a Mathematics at grade C and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMP in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics BTEC L3 Diploma – grade DM in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (80 UCAS point equivalence) in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics. T-Levels - overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core in an Engineering subject; Design Development Engineering, Maintenance, Installation and repair for Engineering or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 70%
- London: 3%
- South East: 14%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- Engineering Principles
- Applied Computational Engineering Analysis
- Applied Instrumentation and Control
- Enterprising Group Innovation project
- Thermofluids Engineering and Applications
- Industrial Placement
- Advanced Digital Design and Manufacturing
- Digital Manufacturing Methods and Enterprise
- Individual Innovation project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. 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 with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
83% 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 with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.