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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

University College London

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University College London
UCAS CODE: H300

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This is a challenging three-year programme which will equip you with the analytical and design skills sought by a wide range of engineering employers. You will learn how to apply a deeper understanding of engineering principles to a range of real world challenges.

Degree benefits

  • You will benefit from our internationally renowned research expertise, as this cutting-edge knowledge is passed on to you through our teaching.

  • You will have access to MechSpace, a dedicated student facility for designing and building mechanical engineering prototypes. You will also have the opportunity to learn and conduct projects in our research laboratories, including nanoengineering, materials testing, engine cells and wave tanks.

  • On completing your degree programme, career options can be in a wide variety of engineering fields. The problem-solving and mathematical skills you develop will also make you an attractive candidate for employers in many other fields, including commerce, banking, and management consultancy.

  • This degree is highly respected both within the UK and abroad, and accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as meeting the academic base requirements, in full, for registration as a Chartered Engineer for the 2014-2022 student cohort intakes.

Your learning

You will be taught in a variety of ways, including lectures, example sessions, laboratory classes, computer workshops and project work. Along with MechSpace, a dedicated student facility for designing and building mechanical engineering prototypes, we offer extensive computing facilities. Our main research laboratories are also used for laboratory classes and for research-based project work.

Assessment

Throughout your degree programme your progress will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework. You will be required to meet or exceed a range of academic criteria throughout your studies.

Careers

We place great emphasis on supporting you to develop transferable professional skills, alongside your engineering knowledge, from the word go. This gives you a significant advantage in forging the career of your choice. You can benefit from our dedicated engineering careers team, links with industry and internship opportunities.

Your career options can be in a variety of fields including aerospace, railways, motor vehicle design, manufacturing and medical engineering. The programme also equips you with the necessary skills to work in commerce, banking and management consultancy.

UCL supports the Year in Industry scheme, providing you with the opportunity to spend a year away from formal study, gaining key skills and experience.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 37,500per year

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

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : A*AA

Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Further Mathematics, Economics or Design and Technology preferred as third subject, but not essential. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

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University information

University College London

University College London

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mechanical Engineering

    6th out of 75

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    197 86%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    12th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    46th

    20

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