Course summary
A Brighton Mechanical Engineering degree prepares you for careers across manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, automotive engineering and advanced engineering sectors. At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter your background. This course is full of opportunities to build real-world experience through exciting team projects, placements and internships. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton graduates are working in organisations such as Rolls-Royce, National Rail, Bosch, Mott-Macdonald and Ove Arup. Top reasons to choose this course
- Start hands-on learning from day one through design-build-test projects including fighting robots, water rockets and rocket cars, the Engineering Without Borders international design challenge, CAD modelling and laboratory work.
- Dual accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing recognition of its professional quality and a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Make a difference and solve energy challenges in our student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab.
- Learn in industry-standard facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines and robotics and VR labs.
- Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year after year two or paid internship opportunities.
- Contribute to research in mechanical system design, robotics, advanced manufacturing processes, automation and artificial intelligence.
- Undertake a major individual project supported by expert staff, applying your knowledge to a technical challenge of your choice.
- 100% of our engineering research impact is rated as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for reach and significance – Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Modules
Year 1 In your first year, you will be introduced to the principles of mechanical engineering and develop skills such as Computer Aided Design (CAD). In a major design project, you will put your learned knowledge of conceptual design, manufacturing and testing into practice. Core modules Engineering Mathematics Engineering Practice Mechanical Design Energy Systems Design Project Materials and Manufacture Year 2 In the second year, you’ll learn to model, analyse and control the behaviour of mechanical and thermal systems while deepening your understanding of materials and energy conversion. You’ll also strengthen your engineering practice through multidisciplinary design projects and gain practical skills in manufacturing processes, quality control and designing products for real-world applications. Core modules Dynamics and Control Engineering Systems Mechanics of Materials Thermofluids Engineering Design Manufacturing Engineering Optional Placement Year By doing a year placement in industry you’ll gain the right amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. Our students have been on placement with companies including Paxton, Triumph and Caterpillar. Final year In your final year, you’ll deepen your expertise in control systems, product design and advanced manufacturing, learning to analyse, simulate and optimise complex engineering applications while considering real-world societal and environmental needs. You’ll also undertake an individual project that brings together your research, design and technical skills, with the option to further specialise through advanced study in materials engineering or renewable technologies. Core modules Dynamics and Control Product Design Manufacturing Systems Individual Project Options* Advanced Materials Engineering Renewable Technologies *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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 Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
