Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Bradford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at University of Bradford 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 University of Bradford
Salary
Salary of Graduates in 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 | £26000 | £26000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £20500 - £30000 | £25000 - £36000 |
All Engineering courses of University of Bradford
Salary of all UK Graduates of 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 |
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Course Description
Mechanical Engineering is the most versatile of the engineering disciplines and there exists a high and growing demand from industry for graduate Mechanical Engineers.
Our accredited degree will place you at the heart of modern industry, providing career opportunities in sectors such as:
- Aerospace, automotive and rail
- Energy and power generation
- Manufacturing engineering; product design, materials, production and processing.
You’ll combine mechanics, materials science, thermofluids and computational methods to design, analyse and implement complex systems which are economic, reliable, efficient and sustainable.
Throughout the degree you’ll put theory into practice through a range of individual and group projects. For instance, year 1 will see you take part in three projects using your skills to design, build and test real mechanical devices. You will have the opportunity to participate in the Formula Student competition, working with other students to design and build a single-seater racing car.
On graduation you will be industry ready, with a grounding in engineering science and hands-on working knowledge of:
- the core analytical and advanced scientific principles and methods underpinning mechanical engineering
- applied prototyping and analysis for efficient computer-aided design and manufacturing;
- integrated skills for complex engineered systems, including communication and project management skills, as well as advanced model based systems analysis tools and techniques.
We encourage and support all our students towards a seamless transfer to our at the end of either the first or second year. The MEng programme comprises an extra fourth academic year that combines in-depth study with the integrative skills expected by industry, and provides the formal educational requirements for CEng registration.
Our BEng in Mechanical Engineering received 91% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021
Professional accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Bradford
45% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Bradford
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- A-level Humanities
- General Test
- (no subscore less than 7.0)
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- 5.0
- A-level Sciences
- General Test
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation Law
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Education, Law
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law etc.
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £22180 | year 1 |
International | £22180 | 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 University of Bradford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bradford in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #42
- #958
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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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- #46
- #60
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 22 university rankings of University of Bradford
About University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a government funded research university based in the metropolitan city of Bradford, England. While the university is most well known for its very high volume of research output, it is also known for its substantial efforts in becoming an ‘Ecoversity’, setting an example for other institutions on the subject of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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Student composition of University of Bradford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bradford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7650
- postgraduates:
- 2505
- Total:
- 10155
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
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023