Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH10
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 | £27000 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £19000 - £32500 | £22500 - £40500 |
All CAH10 courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
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
Course Overview
This course is structured around the engineering capabilities that graduates require, rather than traditional academic sub-disciplines. Join a vibrant and active research community.
Why study with us
- You will learn how to take products from design to manufacture, ensuring that they are launched on time, at cost and to the right quality. You will graduate ready to capitalise on the career opportunities in one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK.
- Our course is linked with the Advanced Manufacturing Technology research centre and the Jost Institute of Tribotechnology.
- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
- Join different engineering clubs, learn new skills, enter international competitions and bond with staff and fellow students.
- This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.
- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
Future Careers
Manufacturing Engineering can lead to a diverse career in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research development.
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 Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
20% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Design occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Manufacturing 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 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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)
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
Where is this programme taught
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