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Mechanical Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Cambridge
Undergraduate
7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Chelmsford
Undergraduate
7Jun
ARU Peterborough - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Be at the engineering forefront of new and emerging technologies and materials to improve today's ever-changing world. Why study Mechanical Engineering at ARU

  • Develop the knowledge and skills you need to resolve practical, real-world challenges, and practice the ‘art of precision guesswork’ and problem solving.
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; these course modules are designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • Study in our state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printing, CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing) laboratories, and CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining.
  • Explore modules in areas including materials, design and modelling, manufacturing, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, as well as project-based learning.
  • A diverse breadth of expert staff with a wide range of industrial and academic backgrounds make learning more real, hands-on and relevant.
  • Our engineering courses are in line with the new Engineering Council requirements (AHEP 4.0).
Get involved in our accredited project-based course with other engineering students, developing your teamwork and leadership skills whilst learning how to analyse and solve problems creatively. This accredited course gives you real world experience and plays a vital role in setting the scene and promoting the industry standard expectations; preparing you for employment upon graduation. You’ll apply science and engineering principles to industry-led “Live Briefs” and propose solutions to problems from companies such as BAE systems, Ford Motor Company, New Hollands, Antobot and Tecosim. This innovative approach allows you to spend 50% of your time in the classroom and 50% in the engineering workshops and specialist laboratories. From the very start of your degree, you’ll meet established engineers from across the industry, learn what it’s like to work in engineering, and be encouraged to join professional bodies, building valuable contacts and knowledge to help you gain employment in your preferred area. You’ll build your CV not only by learning manufacturing and testing methods and using industry-standard equipment, but by working individually and as part of a team, solving problems and carrying out research. Our accredited four-year MEng degree (a three-year undergraduate degree plus a Masters degree in one course) fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). In a demanding graduate employment market, an integrated Masters degree can enhance your employability by advancing your knowledge and equipping you with sought after professional skills.

Modules

Year 1: Manufacturing and Materials Project (360 credits) Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits) Introduction to Engineering (15 credits) Structural Mechanics (15 credits) Engineering Dynamics (15 credits) Mechatronic Design Project (30 credits) Year 2: Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, and Vibration Project (30 credits) Design, Project Management and Quality Engineering Project (30 credits) Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (15 credits) Advanced Engineering Mathematics (15 credits) Engineering Thermodynamics (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 3: Engineering Simulation and Optimisation Project (60 credits) Automation and Control (15 credits) Research Methods and Individual Project (30 credits) Advanced Structural Analysis and Design (15 credits) Year 4: Engineering Major Group Project (30 credits) Automation and Robotics (15 credits) Advanced Materials and Structural Integrity (15 credits) Advanced Computer Aided Engineering (15 credits) Sustainable Environmental Design and Engineering Management Systems (15 credits) Innovative Product Design and Manufacture (30 credits)

Assessment method

We will use a range of assessment methods to check your academic and practical progress throughout your study. These includes exams, essays and reports, work related to practical classes and demonstrations, log books, presentations, computer models, and posters. Our focus in assessment is your learning, therefore we thrive to have a clear brief of assessment in all modules. We’ll support you through each semester with formative feedback on your progress and provide a fair assessment procedure.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of

How to apply

29Jan

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:
H303
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Chelmsford Campus
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

http://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-meng

Student Outcomes

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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

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

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Mechanical Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS