Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 215 graduates of Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Nottingham 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 The University of Nottingham
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 | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £36500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £34000 | £26000 - £37000 | £30000 - £47000 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29750 | £31542 | £37045 |
25-75 percentile range | £25540 - £33016 | £25315 - £38559 | £29562 - £45197 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you want to push the boundaries of engineering to solve complex problems to improve the sustainability and efficiency of the world we live in? This course will give you opportunity to combine your initiative, numeracy skills and detailed subject knowledge to make modern industry work better for us all.
Mechanical engineering plays a vital role in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy and Formula 1. In fact, there is little in our daily lives that isn’t touched by mechanical engineering innovations, from the cars we drive to the way our food is processed.
As well as taught sessions, you’ll have access excellent manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques. You will also apply your knowledge in individual and group project settings.
This is a three year course and year two will be spent studying abroad. It is fully accredited.
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.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Nottingham
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
56% | Elementary occupations |
11% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
6% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
6% | Engineering professionals |
4% | Skilled trades occupations |
2% | Administrative occupations |
2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
2% | Information Technology Professionals |
1% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
1% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering
All Mechanical Engineering courses of The University of Nottingham
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
European Baccalaureate 80% overall including 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 8.0 in Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a second subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Economics, Psychology, Electronics, Computer Science.
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £28600 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £28600 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #6
- #110
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #12
- #13
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #38
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #2
- #62
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #123
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich course) BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 77% | 6% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 99 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 75% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £16750 | 118 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Renewables BEng (Hons) | University of Dundee | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23100 | 189 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year and Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 165 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 84% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 114 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 64% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £13842 | 80 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 106 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Enterprise Development BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | - | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 132 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023