BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification will be nationally recognised.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Computer Aided EngineeringCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Computer-Aided Engineering immerses you in computer-based techniques that support the processes of design and simulation applied to engineering problems. This module provides you with an opportunity to develop an understanding and experience of commercially available engineering software and its practical applications to solve complex engineering problems. You will investigate the use of computer-aided design and simulation tools for a variety of engineering applications and develop skills in a
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering FundamentalsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fundamentals provides a foundation of electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals covering series and parallel networks, DC circuit theory, electrical circuits, and electronic systems. You will explore concepts covering voltage and current, as well as characterisation of resistance, capacitance and inductance. You will also investigate the operation and performance characteristics of electronic components, such as operational amplifiers, diodes and tr
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Engineering MaterialsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engineering Materials provides a foundation of mechanical engineering fundamentals covering material structures, the types of materials and their mechanical behaviour. Through a series of lectures, together with a range of practical laboratory sessions to help reinforce material discussed in lectures and gain hands on experience in the use of test and measurement equipment and simulation tools, students will use a problem-solving approach to explore classical concepts in materials engineering. T
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Foundations in Engineering MathematicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Foundations in Engineering Mathematics provides an overview of the most important mathematical concepts and methods which are relevant to engineering. Mathematics is an essential component of engineering and it is at the core of many engineering analysis techniques and concepts. The module focuses on mathematical methods in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, and matrices. You will explore real-world, cutting-edge applications and methods of math
Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Exam
- Professional Practice in Engineering 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Professional Practice in Engineering 1 provides a fundamental starting point for engineering students. Building a base of knowledge to begin your journey to becoming a professional engineer, you will receive a grounding in how professional bodies underpin their practice. You will be introduced to the engineering profession and basic laboratory skills, gaining hands-on experience with equipment. You will also be made aware of relevant regulatory requirements governing engineering activities in th
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Programming 1Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Programming 1 provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming. You will be introduced to computational thinking - a problem solving approach that underpins programming, the basics of algorithmic design and the analytical techniques and processes essential for specifying, designing and implementing simple software systems. The module will teach you how to tackle large problems by breaking them down into a sequence of smaller, more manageable issues. This is a foundat
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 2 6 modules
- Applied Mathematics for EngineeringCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Applied Mathematics for Engineering provides a comprehensive overview of key mathematical concepts and methods relevant to engineering. Mathematics is an essential component of engineering and underpins many analysis techniques and concepts. This module focuses on mathematical applications in engineering, such as numerical methods and programming, complex analysis, Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and the Z-transform. It aims to provide a deep understanding of how to successfully apply th
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Control SystemsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Control Systems can be found in every-day applications, from controlling the room temperature of our homes to maintaining speed and direction in autonomous vehicles. Many industries rely heavily on the use of systems and equipment that are powered by mechanical principles, electronics, computers and control systems. In this module you will use a problem-solving approach to explore classical concepts in control engineering, covering open and closed loop systems, system response, modelling and ana
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Fluid MechanicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Fluid Mechanics introduces you the theoretical principles and practical considerations behind fluid mechanics. A series of lectures and practical laboratory sessions will provide you with hands-on experience in fluid mechanics, fluid statics, kinematics of fluid motion and the energy of moving fluids. You will learn how to design, test and measure the characteristics of fluids in a laboratory setting. The module begins with a presentation of the properties of fluids, including viscosity, surface
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Professional Practice in Engineering 2Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Professional Practice in Engineering 2 fosters professional practice and employability skills. This will be achieved by simulating, as accurately as possible, what it's like to work in a given engineering specialism. You will be introduced to the world of work via a simulated work environment or project. This will involve being given live briefs and/or being placed into teams that represent fictional companies and being asked to produce real products or engage in realistic work-related activity.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Structural and Solid MechanicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Structural and Solid Mechanics outlines the theoretical principles and practical considerations behind the solid mechanics. Materials behave differently under different stress conditions so, in order to prevent accidents and damages, it is essential to determine the behavioural characteristics of solids under consideration for a particular application. This includes determining their dynamic properties and structural flexibility. Understanding the laws of physics and their applications in modern
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- ThermodynamicsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Thermodynamics provides an overview of the most important thermodynamic concepts, laws and applications. Thermodynamics is the science that deals with heat and work and the properties of substances that bear a relation to heat and work. This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts linked to engineering thermodynamics, the principles of thermodynamic laws, and the practical applications of thermodynamics. In particular, the module will focus on real-world applications and methods from e
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
Year 3 3 modules
- Engineering Management and EnterpriseCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engineering Management and Enterprise aims to develop a practical understanding of engineering management and enterprise techniques and the necessary systems and philosophies for successful project implementation. Enabling the development of actions that an organisation needs to take to deal with opportunities, threats, challenges, and unexpected events emerging from and within their external macro- and internal micro-environments. This module provides an understanding of how various engineering
Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework
- Engineering Research and Development MethodsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engineering Research and Development Methods ensures that you are fully prepared for undertaking an engineering research and development project. Graduate engineers will spend a significant amount of their career working on projects and the ability to manage and plan work is an important aspect of an engineer's skills portfolio. You will be introduced to research tools that are available for effectively conducting an engineering project, such as Microsoft Project. This module will equip you with
Assessment: 90% Coursework 10% Practical
- Engineering Research and Development ProjectCompulsory
Module details
Engineering Research and Development Project gives you the opportunity to show individual creativity and originality, apply your knowledge and skills, and demonstrate the ability to undertake an individual project through investigative research, problem-solving, effective communication and management.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study engineering fundamentals across mathematics, mechanics and materials, learning CAD and workshop practice alongside the engineering design process. In your second year, coursework moves into your chosen specialism, such as thermodynamics and fluids for mechanical systems, or circuits and systems for electrical work, supported by simulation, programming and a collaborative team design project. Year 3 emphasises specialist options including robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or civil and structural engineering, alongside professional practice in safety and ethics. You'll complete a substantial individual project as the centrepiece of your final year, applying what you've learned to a supervised design or research task.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Most accepted students (95% over recent years) entered with A-levels, typically holding a UCAS tariff of 144–159 points. It is designed for those interested in mechanical engineering as a discipline and seeking a nationally recognised bachelor's degree in the field.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 80% of those working are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £29,000 to £35,000, rising to £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect national graduate outcomes and are not university-specific guarantees. Retention data shows 88% of students continue past their first year.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time BEng (Hons) degree taught in English at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. The course is delivered by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and degrees are nationally recognised. Edge Hill holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. The course leads to professional Chartered Engineer (CEng) pathway eligibility alongside standard honours graduation.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| an Access course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H300). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Protective service occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Design occupationsSOC 2020 342 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £35,957
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 30; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 76.3% · in work or study 80% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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