Mechanical Engineering (Extended) BEng (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Mechanical Engineering (Extended) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £26000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £19500 - £33000 | £24000 - £39500 |
All CAH10 courses of University of Greenwich
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
| 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 CAH10 courses in the UK
Course Description
Our extended degree in mechanical engineering starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. After your first year, you study the modules from our three-year course.
The degree covers areas such as structural mechanics, electrical circuits, fluids and powder dynamics, and thermodynamics. At the end of the course, you should be equipped for a career as a professional mechanical engineer in areas such as high-value manufacturing and the automotive and aerospace industries.
The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, indicating that this degree provides ideal preparation for aspiring professional engineers.
What you should know about this course -Ranked #1 University in Kent for Graduate Prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 2022)
- Mechanical Engineering 4th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2022
- Mechanical engineering is 12th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
- 90% of students said that staff are good at explaining things (NSS, 2022)
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 University of Greenwich
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Greenwich
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering (Extended) BEng (Hons) at University of Greenwich
| 45% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering (Extended) BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16150 | year 1 |
| International | £16150 | year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | year 1 |
| International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in London
| 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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #47
- #1138
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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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- #36
- #46
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
List of 214 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Greenwich - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Greenwich
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15845
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 21395
Where is this programme taught
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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 |
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Mechanical Engineering with Renewables BEng (Hons) | University of Dundee | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23100 | 189 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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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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Electro-Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
