BEng Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above, unless you have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Preferred subject for the Extended Diploma: Engineering Must include one of the following, unless you have GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above: A Level Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject at grade C or above; a Distinction in the Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; a Merit in the Further Mathematics for Technicians BTEC unit; or a Merit in the Calculus BTEC unit. T Level: Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineerin
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Physics, Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme features a shared first year covering fundamental engineering principles before specialisation in Automotive, Manufacturing, or Mechanical pathways. Teaching follows a block delivery format with one module studied at a time across six-week periods.
Modules
- Computed Aided Design
- Ethical Design and Manufacturing
- Applied Mechanics and Structural Analysis
- Sustainable Machine Elements Design
- Applied Thermal and Fluid Engineering
- Vehicle Instrumentation and Control
- Intelligent Control and Automation
- AI-Augmented Computer-Aided Engineering
- Smart Powertrain Systems
- Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Materials
- Engineering Micro/Virtual Placement