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Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
  • Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering.
  • Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.
  • Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.
  • Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank.
Your Student Experience
  • Our hands-on approach gives you both the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range of business and customer needs.
  • Take part in field trips to industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover, Jaltek Systems and the London Automotive Show.
  • Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.
  • Get involved in opportunities such as the UAV payload competition, designed to enhance your analytical and project management skills.
  • Benefit from the support of dedicated academic success tutors.
  • Our industry-experienced academics are involved in real-world research and consultancy, keeping their teaching at the cutting edge of developments in the field.

Modules

Areas of study include:

  • Engineering Design and Manufacture
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Introduction to Software Development
  • Mechanics and Heat Transfer
  • Dynamics, Measurements and Control
  • Engineering Structure, Materials and Analysis
  • Fluid Dynamics, Thermofluids and Modelling
  • Thermal Systems and Applications
  • Power Cycles and Power Systems
  • Research Methodologies and Project Management
  • Sustainable Energy Technologies
  • Undergraduate Project
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How to apply

31Jan

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:
H300
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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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

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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Mechanical Engineering at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS