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.

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: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 4: 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)

Assessment method

We’ll use a range of assessment methods to check your academic and practical progress throughout the course. These include exams, essays and reports, work relating to practical classes and demonstrations, log books, presentations and posters.

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:: H301

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

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.

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

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

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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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

In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500. https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/placements https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances

Provider information

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