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Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
**Overview**
Aston University’s Mechanical Engineering degree, accredited by The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a successful career after graduation. Everything man-made has had input by a mechanical engineer at one point, there is a rapidly increasing demand for mechanical engineers and a wide range of opportunities for those wanting to pursue a profession in the field.
You will leave with the knowledge, skills, and ability to succeed in the challenges that employers set their engineers, globally, on a daily b...
**Overview**<br/><br/>Aston University’s Mechanical Engineering degree, accredited by The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a successful career after graduation. Everything man-made has had input by a mechanical engineer at one point, there is a rapidly increasing demand for mechanical engineers and a wide range of opportunities for those wanting to pursue a profession in the field.<br/><br/>You will leave with the knowledge, skills, and ability to succeed in the challenges that employers set their engineers, globally, on a daily basis. This course goes beyond technical engineering and scientific subjects to include usable skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership.<br/><br/>**Assessment** <br/><br/>The programme will be assessed through a combination of written and oral exams as well as practical work-based competencies such as log bookkeeping, teamwork evaluation, reports, presentations, and portfolios. Your final degree will be determined by your performance in all years.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng)<br/><br/><br/>- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Aston Engineers are ranked 14th in the UK in median earnings on average of £40,200 in the five years after graduation (LEO 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, to boost your future employment prospects.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H300
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30,P:0
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in STEM (a) subject units. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or Literature Grade C/4 and Mathematics Grade C/4.
A level
B,B,C
C,C,C
BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offer BCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B CCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
T Level
D
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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