BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree focused on applied engineering principles and manufacturing across multiple industrial sectors. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum includes a substantial final-year project and is part of the South Coast Institute of Technology. The first year covers fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as CAD and the Design Process, Mechanical Principles, Applied Mathematics, Electronics Principles, and Manufacturing Principles. The second year advances these technical abilities via Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems, Engineering Materials, Quality and Product Development, Automation and Control Systems, Modelling and Mechanics of Products, and Competition and Contracts in Engineering. In the final year, students complete compulsory modules including Analysis and Design Optimisation, Analysis of Materials and Structures, Manufacturing Operations, and a Final-Year Project. Students can also select optional modules such as Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels (one A-Level in a maths or science subject), STEM based BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or STEM based BTEC Diploma at D*D*, STEM based T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Entry to year two full-time or year three part-time can be considered for applicants with a relevant HNC or equivalent qualification. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- CAD and the Design Process
- Mechanical Principles
- Applied Mathematics
- Electronics Principles
- Manufacturing Principles
- Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Materials
- Quality and Product Development
- Automation and Control Systems
- Modelling and Mechanics of Products
- Competition and Contracts in Engineering
- Analysis and Design Optimisation
- Analysis of Materials and Structures
- Manufacturing Operations
- Final-Year Project
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Strategy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University do next?
90% 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 Solent University?
83% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.