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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Aston University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


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 basis. This course goes beyond technical engineering and scientific subjects to include usable skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership.


Assessment

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.


Key course benefits

- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng)- Our Mechanical Engineering courses are ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)- Aston Engineers are ranked 14th in the UK in median earnings on average of £40,200 in the five years after graduation (LEO 2023)- 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Aston University

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

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Aston is renowned for its careers and employability support, the opportunities it provides for students to gain practical work experience, and Job Shop support.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience through internships, placements, projects and business start-ups, and connections to local alumni networks.
The university has a range of scholarships including a fully-funded Aston Enterprise Scholarship for a student with a winning business idea.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mechanical Engineering

    33rd out of 75

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    125 55%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    44th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    57th

    10

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