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University degree

Mechanical Engineering with Sandwich Placement

School of Coding Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

The Mechanical Engineering course provides a comprehensive engineering education covering design, engineering mathematics and its application, the core concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, structural dynamics, materials and the behaviour of fluids.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts35%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
an Access course5%
another degree5%
no formal qualifications5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
72%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£31,000
3 years on
Β£40,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Skilled trades occupations10%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled25%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Customer service occupations10%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
72%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching78%
Assessment & feedback68%
Academic support62%
Well organised68%
Learning resources76%
Student community75%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” the city is a br…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” good transport links …
Final year Β· Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on School of Coding Limited's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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