Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Kingston University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £26000 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £18500 - £31500 | £24000 - £38500 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29750 | £31542 | £37045 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25540 - £33016 | £25315 - £38559 | £29562 - £45197 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
- You’ll obtain a very strong theoretical background and excellent hands-on skills while using state of the art equipment.
- The MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng (Hons) meets these requirements in part.
- The BEng (Hons) also meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
About this course
Mechanical engineers are involved in the design and manufacture of products and systems that affect us all, with expertise relevant to many organisations.
You’ll learn general mechanical engineering, gain highly sought-after simulation skills and an understanding of business and project management. The MEng course has an extra year, for deeper study of areas such as computer-aided design.
Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Career opportunities
Graduate destinations include Rolls-Royce, Atkins, Alstom, Formula 1, Lockheed Martin, British Aerospace, British Airways, McLaren, and Subsea 7.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of Kingston University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Kingston University
| 20% | |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 3 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #56
- #71
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year and Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 84% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 114 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 106 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 86% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £29110 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | 64% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 112 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
