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Course Code: H301
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Course Code: H300
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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our mechanical engineering course ranks in the UK top 5 in its subject field for learning opportunities, organisation and management of studies, and student voice (NSS, 2024).
Our mechanical engineering course ranks in the UK top 10 in its subject field for assessment and feedback (NSS, 2024).
Use industry-standard engineering software suites such as AutoCAD, Ansys, MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics.
About the course
This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems.
Course accreditation
This course is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
It is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering
- Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printer and an extensive range of manufacturing tools
- Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz
- Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics
Industry links
Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank.
Your student experience
Our hands-on approach gives you both the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range of business and customer needs.
Take part in field trips to industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover, Jaltek Systems and the London Automotive Show.
Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.
Get involved in opportunities such as the UAV payload competition, designed to enhance your analytical and project management skills.
Benefit from the support of dedicated academic success tutors.
Our industry-experienced academics are involved in real-world research and consultancy, keeping their teaching at the cutting edge of developments in the field.
with Professional Practice Year
This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.
There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.
*Only available to UK/EU students.
with Foundation Year
A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.
Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.
With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.
The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.
This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.
Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?
- Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
- Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees
The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.
During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.
What will you study?
Studying our Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and expertise in the areas of mechanics, engineering and dynamics. In core areas of study, our unit in Engineering Mathematics will allow you to perform mathematical calculations to solve real-world problems within the field of engineering. As a student in the field of computer science, you will also be given an Introduction to Software Development where you will learn the fundamentals on how to develop software, identify, analyse and model problems, test programs and distinguish between forms of programming and modelling. Furthermore, you will build an understanding of Engineering Design and Manufacture along with relevant software used for engineering design, while also developing your knowledge of Mechanics and Heat Transfer to be able to design and apply relevant heat transfer systems.
Within your engineering design, it is also important that you have a good understanding of how to select materials and therefore, our Engineering Structure, Materials and Analysis will allow you to practise this. Similarly, you will discover theory and practices in the design and performance of Power Cycles and Power Systems. Aside from this, you will develop your knowledge on the properties and principles of fluid and flows and thermodynamics in our Fluid Dynamics, Thermofluids and Modelling unit. This closely links to our Thermal Systems and Applications unit where you will be introduced to theory and practices within the design and performance of various thermal systems.
In more technical areas, you will learn to use typical sensors, control strategies and interface technology in our Dynamics, Measurements and Control unit. In an effort to support sustainable practice, you will explore Sustainable Energy Technologies such as solar and wind energy, hydropower, etc., and how to incorporate this within your engineering practice. Finally, you will complete an Undergraduate Project in an area of interest that is relevant to your field of study. Some areas include computer science, electronic engineering and computer games development. To help you with this, our Research Methodologies and Project Management unit will support you in contextualising your project idea, teach you to create the define appropriate methodologies and equip you with strategies to implement your project.
How will you be assessed?
The students will be assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework group and individual projects portfolios essays presentations and exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. The students will also be expected to produce software/hardware artifacts in specialist units. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work.
At level 4 assessments will focus on the understanding of the fundamental concepts in design material and thermal engineering techniques that are related to mechanical engineering. The students are expected to articulate the concepts in a coherent manner in a variety of written assessments/written briefs.
At level 5 assessment focus will be on the ability to perform critical analysis including the needs for different or new solutions to the existing problems where there are already a body of solutions and critical opinions. The students are also expected to be able to synthesize the different or new solutions either independently or working in teams.
At level 6 assessments will address initiatives and creative thinking. The students are encouraged to identify problems and to develop their own solutions to the problems. They are also required to critically evaluate their own solutions. At this level the students will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments which culminate in their major project – the honours project.
Careers
You gain the skills you need for a career in engineering, benefitting from our industry links with local and national companies.
Graduates with this degree go on to engineering careers in industries such as energy, manufacturing, automotive and aerospace.
They may also choose to specialise in associated fields, taking up careers in product design and/or development; systems optimisation; quality control; and customer services, to name a few.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Entry Requirements
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
- 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
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