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Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) Beng (Hon)
Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for, and predict when they will fail.
Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. They design and specify products ranging from heart stents to bullet trains, and work extensively in a large range of differing industrial sectors.
Covering an extensive range of disciplines from dynami...
Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for, and predict when they will fail.<br/><br/>Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. They design and specify products ranging from heart stents to bullet trains, and work extensively in a large range of differing industrial sectors.<br/><br/>Covering an extensive range of disciplines from dynamics and control, to stress analysis heat transfer and thermodynamics, a diverse array of engineering science-based subjects are experienced, providing technical expertise and integration of skill sets. Mechanical engineering takes advantage of parallel engineering disciplines, blending subjects such as materials science, electronics and software engineering with the core subjects.<br/><br/>**Whats the difference between MEng and BEng?**<br/>The structure of the first two years are common between the BEng and MEng and provide you with engineering science core skills, combined with engineering design and computational modules. The application of engineering science and the solution of industrial problems is a strong theme throughout the courses.<br/><br/>The MEng structure is distinct from the BEng course in the third and fourth academic years, providing enhanced opportunities to study your chosen specialist subjects in depth. In addition, MEng students follow extra modules in practical business management, design and microprocessor control systems, and are offered the chance to study a language.<br/><br/>Students studying on the BEng course may have the opportunity to change to the MEng course if their performance in the first and second year is sufficiently strong.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H301
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted - Foundation entry only
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths at grade A. Preferred BTEC subjects: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Grade Distinction Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Mathematics and Physics. Preferred BTEC subjects: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
AB in Maths and Physics, plus Highers at AAB in three other subjects
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects or a combination of the Pre-U and A levels, provided a minimum of three subjects overall are taken. We recognise the benefit of the Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) course in developing independent study and research skills. While we would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions. However, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Grade Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels including Mathematics and Physics. Preferred BTEC subjects: Aeronautical, Engineering, or Mechanical
A level
A,A,B
AAB including Maths and Physics
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £29,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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