Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Why study Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?
• Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study
- 96% of students on this course were positive about the learning resources provided (National Student Survey 2025)
• Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis proje...
<strong>Why study Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?</strong><br/>• Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 96% of students on this course were positive about the learning resources provided (National Student Survey 2025)<br/><br/><br/>• Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support plus all students receive a personal copy of SolidWorks CAD software<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professional engineers regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits provide insights into careers in professional engineering and you have the option of completing an industrial placement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practically delivered degree utilising industry standard software<br/><br/><br/><br/>• LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025) <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About your course</strong><br/>Completing the professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to graduate with a Masters-level qualification plus advanced level skills and experience that will boost your career prospects and future earning potential.<br/><br/>On this BEng (Hons) degree course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem-solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer.<br/><br/>Institution of Mechanical Engineers accreditation means your degree is a stepping stone towards registration as a Chartered Engineer. However if you perform particularly well in the first two years, you can transfer onto the MEng programme, which fully qualifies you to register.<br/><br/>This is one of the UKs leading engineering schools with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities including engine test facilities, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios, which you have full use of in practical sessions.<br/><br/>Links with national and international companies mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers and, as an extension of this, we offer you the chance to undertake a years paid placement.
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H300
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Scottish Higher
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications including a minimum score of 5 in both Maths and Physics at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a minimum of 5 subjects including H2 in Maths and H2 in one other relevant subject (e.g. Physics)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/En
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject that includes Maths.
A level
B,B,C
Subject requirements: Grade C from Maths and Grade C from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, or Engineering. Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject that includes Maths. T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction is acceptable.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,250 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |













































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