BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended)
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 43%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £54,000. 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 (Extended) at University of Greenwich do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
80% 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 (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich 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.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.