Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year at University of Nottingham - UCAS

University of Nottingham

Degree level: Undergraduate

Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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Course summary

Do you want to solve complex problems and shape a more sustainable, efficient future? Our BEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. Mechanical engineering innovations touch every part of our lives, from the cars we drive to how our food is processed. With outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive salaries and diverse career opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, manufacturing and aerospace, this degree prepares you to stand out. This is a three-year course and you will spend your second year studying abroad. High-performing BEng students can transfer to the MEng at the end of the second year, offering even more opportunities for advanced study and professional development. As a BEng Mechanical Engineering student, you'll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities - including robotics labs, immersive VR teaching suite and 3D printing techniques - and apply your knowledge through individual and group projects. Why choose this course?

Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times and Complete University Guide 2024)

Globally ranked among the top 100 universities for Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings 2024)

First UK engineering department to achieve the Athena SWAN Gold Award for gender equality

7th in the UK for Research Power (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE and IED

Exceptional career prospects with competitive graduate earnings (Discover Uni 2021-22)

Practical learning through innovative modules and real-world projects

Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability and more in your final year

Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials

Important information This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Mechanical-Engineering-including-an-Integrated-Study-Abroad-Year-BEng-Hons-U6UMECHEY2.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:: H30W

Institution code:: N84

Campus name:: University Park Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject: As part of the application process BTEC applicants without A level Maths who are predicted D*DD will receive an invitation to attend an interview with an academic member of staff. The meeting will assess applicants’ mathematical capability alongside their ability to build on their potential if they start straight into a course where their current maths preparation is not as rigorous as those holding other specific Mathematics qualifications. For many BTEC applicants the best route into an engineering degree is via a foundation course. The meeting, along with the UCAS application, will be used to help us decide whether we feel it is in the best interest of the applicant for us to make an offer for the applied-for course or be recommended to the foundation year. Our primary objective is to ensure that our students are fully prepared for year one to maximise the likelihood of achieving their study goals with us. For those with lower predicted grades, applications will be considered for entry onto the foundation year. For those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows: RQF National Extended Diploma - D*DD including Distinction in units Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Maths.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits

Scottish Higher - AAABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and an alternative offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1

GCSE/National 4/National 5

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

T Level

European Baccalaureate 84% overall including 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 8.5 in Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics,

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
EU	£30750*	Year 1
England	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
International	£30750*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
University Park Campus	BEng (Hon) - Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)	Full-time with time abroad	3 years	21 September 2026	Closed to Apply	Course option 0b7fa97b-dac3-4c7a-aa82-4167de3039a5