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.
- 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.
- Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank.
- 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
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
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
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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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
Clearing contact details
Admissions
0300 3300 073
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing