Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng
About this course
BEng (Hons) / MEng in Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the analysis and design of physical systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Students can choose a three-year BEng route with an optional industrial placement year, or extend their studies with an integrated MEng master's stage. The first year covers foundational topics through Introduction to Engineering Design, Materials Science, and Thermo-Fluid and Mechanical Principles. The second year progresses to subjects such as Engineering Design, Control Systems, and Solid Mechanics. The final year focuses on advanced technical topics including Lean Manufacturing and Quality Applications, Machines and Mechanisms, and Heat Transfer, alongside an independent Engineering Project.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Other Entry Requirements: We look for applicants for the BEng in mechanical engineering with A-Level Maths at grade C or above or Engineering at BTEC or T Level . We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. Applications welcome from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation engineering course is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study. Entry requirements are as follows: A-level DEE BTEC MPP Pass (D or E) at T Level Professional/industry experience
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: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 68%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 45%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 54%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 4%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Engineering
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Materials Science
- Engineering Industry Practice
- Thermo-Fluid and Mechanical Principles
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineering Design
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
- Industrial Appreciation
- Control Systems
- Solid Mechanics
- Advanced Thermo-Fluid Principles
- Lean Manufacturing and Quality Applications
- Machines and Mechanisms
- Computational Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Engineering Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Is Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
How many students continue on Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng at University of Northampton?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.