University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Step into the future of engineering with our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry. This professionally focused degree combines academic excellence with valuable industry experience, giving you a competitive edge as you prepare to launch your career. Designed in collaboration with BAE Systems and aligned with real-world industry needs, the programme blends rigorous technical education with practical, project-based learning. You’ll study in purpose-built facilities equipped with advanced technology—from robotics and 3D printing to CAD and automation systems—and learn from expert academic staff with strong links to industry. The addition of a structured year in industry gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in a real-world context, gaining hands-on experience, building your professional network, and developing the confidence and capabilities to thrive in the engineering sector. The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Year in Industry is a future-focused degree developed in partnership with BAE Systems, one of the UK’s leading engineering organisations. It provides you with a comprehensive foundation in core mechanical engineering principles and engages you with the latest technologies and practices driving the future of manufacturing and design. You’ll study key areas including mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, control systems, and materials science, alongside advanced tools and techniques such as 3D printing, robotics, and computer-aided design (CAD). Learning is brought to life through problem-solving, collaborative projects, and practical laboratory work. In your second and third years, you’ll explore digital manufacturing, applied mechatronics, and automation, while your integrated engineering project will see you solving real-world challenges as part of a team. Your third year will be spent on a dedicated industrial placement, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge, gain professional experience, and enhance your employability before returning to complete your degree. On this course you will...
- Study in a brand-new purpose built facility that has been designed to include all of the modern equipment and resources you need to make a success of your course.
- Benefit from engaging with stakeholders from local and national employers.
- Study a degree that was designed in collaboration with BAE so that you can be equipped with all of the knowledge and skills that employers really need.
Modules
Year one In your first year, the emphasis is on helping you become independent in your learning. You will design engineering artefacts through standardised engineering science and mathematics application. You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of engineering science and solve well-defined problems.
- Engineering Design
- Integrated Engineering
- Mathematics and Computing
- Principles of Materials and Manufacturing
- Mechatronic Principles – Electrical
- Mechatronic Principles – Mechanical
- Applied Materials and Manufacturing
- Applied Mechatronics – Electrical
- Applied Mechatronics – Mechanical
- Digital Manufacture
- Integrated Engineering 2
- Mathematics and Modelling
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Advanced Instrumentation and Control
- Integrated Engineering Project
Assessment method
The majority of the assessment is via coursework which includes project work, reports, computer tests and presentations. Some exams are also used. If you opt to take the year in industry in between years two and three, you will pass or fail this year in industry based on completing 1,200 hours of paid employment, receiving a positive report from your sponsoring company, and completing a portfolio comprising a poster presentation and written report.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- B118
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to consider International applicants due to UKVI requirements.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB - AABB
T Level - M
GCSE English, Maths and Science (or STEM) at C/4 or above. Functional Skills in English and Maths are acceptable,
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | 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
Fees to be confirmed
Provider information
University of Cumbria
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