Course summary
Mechanical engineering is a combination of science, maths and computing. The skills you will learn are highly sought after by employers. By studying mechanical engineering you can look forward to good job prospects and a varied and fulfilling career. Hull has an excellent reputation for teaching Mechanical Engineering. We’re ranked #3 in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020. In your first year, we’ll give you the knowledge and core engineering skills you’ll need throughout your time at university and beyond - CAD, programming and control and thermo fluids are just a few of the areas you’ll cover. We treat you as a trainee engineer. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained a broad knowledge base and innovative problem-solving skills which you can then apply to a range of mechanical engineering-related industries: automotive, aerospace, energy and medical devices, to name just a few. Transferable skills - teamwork, problem solving, presentations skills and report writing - are embedded in the programme. The modules you’ll study encourage project-based learning. You’ll get the chance to manufacture and test your concepts. In your first and second years, you will take part in the Global Challenge modules, an enjoyable group exercise where you are set engineering challenges to solve. Many of our students take the opportunity to spend a year in industry as part of their degree, gaining valuable experience and contacts which will help them in their careers. You could be working for some of the biggest employers in the country. Companies such as RB (formerly Reckitt Benckiser), Airbus, Virgin Media, IBM, BMW Group, Siemens, Microsoft and Smith & Nephew. But it’s not all study and work - there are lots of extra-curricular activities for you to get involved with as well. Become part of our Formula Student team and you could be building a single seater racing car and competing against other students at Silverstone. There’s a robotics society and you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art FabLab, packed with 3D printers on which to build you prototypes. Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. That means you will already be on the pathway to Chartered Engineer status. Accreditation also shows employers that you have studied on a programme that meets globally recognised standards for engineering graduates. Extend your studies by spending a year on an industrial placement and studying for a Masters level degree. Official Team GB partners Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it. What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership. We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else. Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Modules
Foundation year Preparing for Learning in Higher Education Foundation Mathematics A Foundation Mathematics B Introduction to Physics 1 Introduction to Physics 2 Compulsory module Group Challenge Year 1 Compulsory modules Engineering Design Challenge Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics for Engineers Practical Skills for Engineers Programming and Control Thermofluids Year 2 Compulsory modules Control Engineering Stress Analysis and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers Materials and Manufacture Business Management and Societal Engagement for Engineers Mechanical Engineering Design and Finite Element Analysis Final year Core module Individual Project Compulsory modules Stress Analysis and Advanced Finite Element Analysis Thermofluids and Acoustics Computer Aided Analysis and CADCAM Materials Processing, Selection and the Environment All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
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:
- H305
- Institution code:
- H72
- Campus name:
- The University of Hull
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk |
Institution's Own Test | 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill) |
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.
https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £19500 | 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 Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX
Clearing contact details
Online Clearing Enquiry FormAdmissions and Applicant Services
01482 466100
Additional information
Thursday 17 August, 7am - 9pm Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm