UCAS Code: T110 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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A levelAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Scottish Advanced HigherUCAS Tariff
A level
A*,A,A
Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Contextual offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus additional study - please see our website for further details.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering) with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction and 12 credits from Physics units achieved at Distinction.Our Mechanical Engineering courses are academically challenging and require solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. We are able to consider Access to HE Diplomas in Science or Engineering, and we are looking for you to be studying a suitable level of Mathematics and Physics to be able to succeed in our courses. You will need to have studied Mathematics units worth at least 12 credits (including Calculus) and Physics units worth at least 12 credits. However, due to the time-limited nature of Access programme delivery, it is expected that you will have also completed a significant level of independent study in order to further develop and refine these skills.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics. Mathematics is required at Higher Level and we strongly prefer applicants with Physics at Higher Level. In exceptional circ*mstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying Standard Level Physics. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 7, 6, 5 or 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D*
D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification.We are able to consider Cambridge Technical qualifications in Engineering, and prefer you to study as many units as possible in Physical Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering and prefer you to study as many units as possible in Physical Science. We may also be able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, and Building Services. A level in Mathematics is also essential. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
UCAS Tariff
112-152
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About this course
Course option
3years
Full-time | 2024
Subject
Mechanical engineering
Integrate mechanical, electrical and software skills to develop innovative products. You’ll be equipped for a career as a multidisciplinary design engineer.
Our course is for creative engineers who want to design and develop products, machines, and systems. You’ll explore how engineering and design can work together to create new, innovative products to improve lives and respond to the challenges the world faces now and in the future. To do this, you’ll combine engineering studies with learning transferable skills such as complex problem solving and critical thinking. And you’ll think about the wider factors that professional engineers must consider throughout their careers such as ethics, the environment, sustainability, and inclusivity.
We'll introduce you to a broad range of topics including systems theory, design integration, information technology, social science and business. In your first two years, you’ll learn core engineering principles and gain confidence in your technical skills with practical work. As your practical knowledge grows, you'll focus on how you can use it in creative design and innovation.
Studio-based learning, and Design-Make-Test (DMT) cycles form a key part of your studies and are what set this course apart from many other mechanical engineering degrees. This, along with practical project work, give you the chance to put theory into practice and deliver design solutions to technical problems.
Tuition fees
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£9,250
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England
£9,250
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Northern Ireland
£9,250
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Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year
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The Uni
Course location:
University of Bath
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
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What students say
We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.
91%
Mechanical engineering
How do students rate their degree experience?
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Mechanical engineering
Teaching and learning
85%
Staff make the subject interesting
93%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned
Assessment and feedback
Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices
Resources and organisation
86%
Library resources
88%
IT resources
94%
Course specific equipment and facilities
79%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly
Student voice
Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course
Who studies this subject and how do they get on?
72%
UK students
28%
International students
86%
Male students
14%
Female students
94%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate
Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)
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A
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After graduation
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Mechanical engineering
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
£29,000
high
Average annual salary
92%
med
Employed or in further education
86%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial
Top job areas of graduates
57%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
8%
Business, research and administrative professionals
We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
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Mechanical engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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£40k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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