Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Mechanical Engineering positively influences virtually all aspects of our daily lives and is vital to the functioning of many of the systems and products we rely upon. Enrol onto our Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons), therefore, and you could impact the world.
From renewable energy systems to critical medical appliances, you will have the chance to feel like you are making a difference in a way that is important to you.
Why study Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons) at Huddersfield?
Opportunities for the skillset of a graduate engineer can be varied, with our Mechanical Engineering graduates often finding themselves at the heart of technological developments within the industry.
This one-year top-up course will see you work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. It is also possible to align this with one of the Master's team projects.
A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, too, offering lots of things to do between lectures.
Top 3 Reasons to Study Mechanical Engineering (Top-up) BEng (Hons) at Huddersfield
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Great Graduate Outcomes – 89.7% of our undergraduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation†
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Guidance and Specialism – Departmental technicians are on hand to advise and guide you throughout your studies. They are based in our labs with different specialisms and knowledge.
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Boosted Career Prospects – Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in organisations including McLaren Automotive Ltd, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Rolls-Royce, Cummins Inc and Bentley Motors Ltd. ††
†HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19
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.
This particular course
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 (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
All Chemistry courses of University of Huddersfield
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) 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 | £17600 | year 1 |
| International | £17600 | 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 Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #36
- #864
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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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- #41
- #54
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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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- #20
- #201
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #30
- #859
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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 University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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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 BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 75% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £16750 | 118 | Stoke-on-Trent | 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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
