BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree • City, University of London

This course is for 2022/23 entry.

Key information

Our Mechanical Engineering degree helps you to develop the scientific, mathematical and technical skills to design advanced machines. It is ideal if you want to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to real-world challenges in transport, manufacturing and more. Design projects and an optional industrial placement boost your practical engineering skills.

Start date

September 2022

UCAS codes

H300
H301 with placement

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years with placement year

Institution

City, University of London

Location

Northampton Square

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS:

6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

English language programmes

Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

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Course overviewMechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) course overview

This three-year accredited degree will equip you with the skills and expertise to design and build advanced machines, such as:

driverless cars
high-speed trains
robotic manufacturing systems
tidal power stations
solar-powered generators

It encompasses the disciplines of material sciences, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics and robotics. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it is your first step towards Chartered Engineer status.

Apply your interest in science and mathematics to solve engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions
Receive professional training in all subjects necessary for a successful career as a mechanical engineer
Learn from academic staff from our active Research Centres, supported by specialist professionals from industry
Study in specialist facilities including our flight deck, motion simulators, wind tunnels, optical compressors, formula car simulator and more
Boost your employability with a work placement – past hosts have included TfL, Nissan, Interserve, AECOM and Network Rail
Benefit from our industry connections and outstanding reputation from 120 years of engineering teaching.

Accreditation

Our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, providing a path for graduates to gain CEng status.

Structure

Course content

During your three years of study on this BEng Mechanical Engineering degree, you will learn from practising engineers and research-active academics, to understand the real-life applications of your mechanical engineering expertise.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Placement

Year 1

Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.

Year 2

Specialise in mechanical engineering with modules including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and measurement and data. Complete your first mechanical engineering group design project.

Year 3

Deepen your expertise in mechanical design with modules including mechatronics and control, structural analysis and engineering management. Complete a second group design project as well as an independent design project to showcase your skills to future employers.

Placement

If you wish to gain practical experience during your degree, then you have the option of spending 12 months between years 2 and 3, on a paid industrial placement. We strongly recommend this.

Download course specification:

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Teaching and assessment

Our approach is to encourage critical thinking and foster curiosity through both teamwork and independent study. The design exercises provide the opportunity for students to be engaged in cross-disciplinary challenges, preparing the way for tackling larger problems that span traditional engineering boundaries.

The course is led by academic staff from our active Research Centres, supported by specialist professionals from industry. The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, group design exercises, laboratory classes and engineering workshops. Learning involves a combination of theoretical, experimental and computational study.

Assessment methods

Assessment is by coursework and examinations. Group learning and communication skills are addressed through design studies and presentations. Practical and technical skills are assessed through laboratory work, data analysis and project reports.

Grades obtained in each year count towards the final degree classification, with increasing weight given to the later years.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:

Assessment

Year 1

Written examination: 61%

Coursework: 39%

Year 2

Written examination: 60%

Coursework: 40%

Year 3

Written examination: 43%

Coursework: 57%

Year 0

Written examination: 50%

Coursework: 50%

Overall workload

Most contact hours will take the form of lectures, interactive sessions, practical workshops and small group classes, supported by a personal tutorial system. The number will decrease as you progress and you become more able to direct your own learning. Approximate study time based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:

Workload

Year 1

Scheduled learning: 34%

Independent learning: 66%

Year 2

Scheduled learning: 38%

Independent learning: 62%

Year 3

Scheduled learning: 25%

Independent learning: 75%

Year 0

Scheduled learning: 46%

Independent learning: 54%

Fees and funding

Fees for year 2022/23

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£19,770

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2022/ 23 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Funding options

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Fee waivers are available for this course.
Means tested support is available for 2022/23 entry.

Future finance loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval for further details please visit our finance pages.

Additional expenses

Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. Find out more about additional expenses.

Career

Mechanical Engineering graduates work in industries such as:

transport
power generation
manufacturing
automotive
energy.

Our recent graduates have obtained posts at:

Huawei
Cancer Research
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
BMG
Silver EMS
LondonEnergy
CPIC
CBRE.

These engineers are involved in areas as diverse as:

product development
advanced computer-based design
analysis of complex thermo-fluid systems
robotics
energy conservation
maintenance
decommissioning
engineering management.

An accredited BEng degree is your first step towards gaining Chartered Engineer status.

How to apply

Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

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You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the form. The UCAS code for City, University of London is C60.

Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.

UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.

You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £26.50 application fee. If you want to apply to City, University of London only, you can make a single choice application at a reduced rate of £22.

For enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office

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Call: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.

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When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2022 should arrive at UCAS between September 2021 and 26^th January 2022. Applications that arrive after 26^th January 2022 will be considered only at City's discretion.

Contacting UCAS

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Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ

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Facilities

Aeronautics courses benefit from recently redeveloped facilities with modern teaching lecture theatres equipped with the latest interactive AV systems.
The A320 cockpit flight simulator is a dynamic virtual learning environment, that provides more procedure trainer information and enhancing safety and efficiency to our student pilots and engineers.
City's Merlin MP520 simulator is fitted with a two-axis motion system and closed cockpit design for greater immersion and is used in the theory and study of aerodynamics and the mechanics of flight.
Our Engineering labs are equipped with state-of-the-art wind tunnels and test equipment.
This is a one-of-a-kind low-turbulence wind tunnel used for the study of laminar flows. Part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility.