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Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

Course summary

Mechanical Engineering positively influences virtually all aspects of our daily lives and is vital to the functioning of many of the systems and products we rely upon. Enrol onto our Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons), therefore, and you could impact the world. From renewable energy systems to critical medical appliances, you will have the chance to feel like you are making a difference in a way that is important to you. Why study Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons) at Huddersfield? Opportunities for the skillset of a graduate engineer can be varied, with our Mechanical Engineering graduates often finding themselves at the heart of technological developments within the industry. This one-year top-up course will see you work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. It is also possible to align this with one of the Master's team projects. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, too, offering lots of things to do between lectures. Top 3 Reasons to Study Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) at Huddersfield 1. Great Graduate Outcomes – 89.7% of our undergraduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation† 2. Guidance and Specialism – Departmental technicians are on hand to advise and guide you throughout your studies. They are based in our labs with different specialisms and knowledge. 3. Boosted Career Prospects – Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd. †† †HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19 ††LinkedIn

Modules

Course modules are varied and include: • Design Analysis • Project Quality and Production Management • Eco Design and IPR. In your final year, you will undertake and execute a project on a topic appropriate to your study pathway. Your project will be an in-depth look at an engineering problem and may be either academic or industry-based.

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
H302
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Entry requirements for this course are considered on an individual basis and are normally one of the following: * Higher National Diploma at Merit in Mechanical Engineering. * Foundation Degree in Engineering. * International qualifications are accepted, with high technical engineering content. Other relevant skills or experience will be considered.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/


English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.

https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

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 £17600* Year 1
International £17600* 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

The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available. The maximum fees we will charge for UK based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students (subject to parliamentary approval). We review and revise fee levels in line with inflation (RPI-X) and regulatory permissions. Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/ If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ From September 2026 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. Read more about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Huddersfield - UCAS