BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree grounded in technical principles and practical application. Core topics include Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice. This programme is designed in line with the AHEP-4 framework and features alternative assessment methods without traditional exams, incorporating an individual project and a professional placement in the final year. The first year covers foundational mathematics and core practical skills through modules such as Engineering Maths, Core Engineering Skills and Application, Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design and CAD, Engineering Materials and Processes, and Practical Engineering Skills. The second year advances into specialized design and manufacturing techniques with Mechanical Design and Analysis, Digital Innovation in Engineering, Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM), Manufacturing Technology and Automation, and an Engineering Design Project. The final year focuses on advanced systems and professional integration via Mechanical Modelling and Simulation, Continuous Improvement and Lean, Mechanical Systems Integration, Professional Practice, and a culminating independent project.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including Maths or Physics.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 54%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 20%
- Gained a higher qualification: 70%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 45%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 38%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 41%
- Other qualifications: 18%
Modules
- Engineering Maths
- Core Engineering Skills and Application
- Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Design and CAD
- Engineering Materials and Processes
- Practical Engineering Skills
- Mechanical Design and Analysis
- Digital Innovation in Engineering
- Design to Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
- Manufacturing Technology and Automation
- Engineering Design Project
- Mechanical Modelling and Simulation
- Continuous Improvement and Lean
- Mechanical Systems Integration
- Professional Practice
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering at Wrexham University do next?
75% 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 Wrexham University?
75% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering at Wrexham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering at Wrexham University?
20% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.