BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons), a mechanical engineering degree focused on engineering science, structural mechanics, and modern thermal and power systems. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology and designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to software development, Engineering mathematics, Engineering design and manufacture, and Mechanics and heat transfer. The second year advances into specialized concepts through Engineering structure, materials and analysis, Fluid dynamics, thermofluids and modelling, Dynamics, measurements and control, and Thermal systems and applications. The final year focuses on advanced applications and independent research via Power cycles and power systems, Sustainable energy technologies, Research methodologies and project management, and the culminating Undergraduate project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. Must include A-level Maths or equivalent (including BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Engineering). With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 50%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to software development
- Engineering mathematics
- Engineering design and manufacture
- Mechanics and heat transfer
- Engineering structure, materials and analysis
- Fluid dynamics, thermofluids and modelling
- Dynamics, measurements and control
- Thermal systems and applications
- Power cycles and power systems
- Sustainable energy technologies
- Research methodologies and project management
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £32,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £2,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 76 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.