Why study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BU?

  • Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification 
  • As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations  
  • Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers 
  • You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students 
  • Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. Within 15 months of graduating, 95% of our students are in employment or further study
  • Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work   

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Course accreditation 

For 2025 intake: Accreditation will be sought from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in 2025.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

4 years with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. Foundation year: 5 years with a minimum 30-week placement or 4 years full-time.

Accreditations:

Will be sought from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in 2025.

Required subjects:

Mathematics (or Physics) and a Science or Technology subject. Excluded subject: General Studies

Entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: 120 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels in required subjects, or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a required subject. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.