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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

University of Southampton
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

On this BEng Mechanical Engineering degree study orthopaedic biomechanics to automobile systems. Apply your design and computing skills to real-world problems. Mechanical Engineering (BEng) starting September 2023 for 3 years Learn how to apply your mechanical engineering skill in a range of fields, from orthopaedics to automobile systems.

Explore real-world problems with practical project work. You'll learn about mechanics, structures and materials, and study design and computing - all vital for a career in this industry. Studying Mechanical Engineering involves learning how to take a product from initial concept, to design and manufacture.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts30%
160-175 pts25%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
58% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel58%
foundation27%
otherHE13%
baccalaureate2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,500
After 15 months
£34,500
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback79%
Academic support79%
Well organised81%
Learning resources80%
Student community82%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Southampton's own site.
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