Course summary
Mechanical Engineering at Kent will give you the skills and knowledge to work at the forefront of major areas of engineering, combining theory with practical and project work. Turn ideas into real systems and shape modern society. Reasons to study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Kent
- Take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it
- Study all aspects of mechanical engineering from 3D design and advanced manufacturing to advanced robotics and heat transfer
- Strong links with the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Tailor the course to match your interests and future career plans
- First-class facilities to support your development including mechanical workshops, 3D printing, robotic kits and much more!
- Graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers from aerospace and automotive industries to medical engineering and government agencies
Modules
Foundation Year Compulsory modules currently include: Foundation Algebra and Geometry Engineering Principles - A Engineering and Programming Skills Foundation Functions and Calculus Engineering Principles - B Dynamics and Materials Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Mathematics for Engineering Introduction to Electronics Introduction to Programming Engineering Materials and Design Design and Prototyping Project Mechanics of Materials and Structures Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Mechatronics and Measurements Dynamics of Machines Manufacturing Technologies Fluid Mechanics Vibration and Control Engineering Team Project Year in Industry Industrial Placement Experience Industrial Placement Report Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Project Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Finite Element Analysis Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Optional modules may include: Biomaterials Renewable Energy Technology
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H31F
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 6 credits P: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3769/mechanical-engineering-beng-foundation
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £22700 | Year 1 |
International | £22700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Clearing contact details
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Course contact details
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01227 768896
01227 827077