Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture 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 | £23000 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £19000 - £31000 | £24000 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23135 | £25664 | £28475 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20705 - £25744 | £20503 - £30244 | £23683 - £34474 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Planning to build on your foundation degree or HND in engineering and move into a role with more responsibility and better prospects? This is the course for you.
Why study with us
- You’ll have access to arguably one of the best undergraduate laboratories in the country with specialist computing facilities.
- Our course is delivered by staff from the School of Engineering who are active in both research and knowledge transfer.
- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre.
What you'll do
- We’re linked with the Jost Institute of Tribotechnology so there’s a collaborative working environment within this research-active community.
- Full-time students can enrol with Unites Internships, which offers work experience placements within the North West.
- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
Accreditations
- This BEng (Top-up) is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Candidates must hold a IEng accredited HND/FdEng/FdSc to comply with full IEng registration requirements.
Future Careers
There’s a world of career options available to mechanical maintenance engineers. They’re in high demand due to a shortage in this field. We’ve a 100% track record of graduate employment.
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 Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.
Mechanical Engineering Foundation Degree or Dip HE.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
H391
University Rankings
of University of Central Lancashire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #51
- #66
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
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
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FAQ about Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (35%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Engineering professionals (10%)
- University of Central Lancashire achieved the highest ranking for Mechanical Engineering. It is ranked #66 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Mechanical Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire.
- Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024