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Mechanical Engineering Design
BEng (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
5Y12
Start dates
September 2021 / September 2022
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years, or 4 years sandwich
Part time: up to 8 years
Accreditation(s)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. This course is also accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
UCAS Tariff Points
112
Overview
Our Mechanical Engineering Design degree covers a wide range of engineering practice. You’ll learn key skills and focus on computer-based engineering design.
You’ll discover how to turn basic engineering principles into design possibilities. As well as find solutions for industry problems. You’ll take design ideas and turn them into computer models and create your own design solutions for your work portfolio.
You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities with industry standard software including;
- CAD packages
- stress and dynamics analysis packages
- computational fluid dynamics
- engine simulation software
- specialised vehicle-performance simulation software.
We offer excellent work placements with our industry partners. And many graduates take jobs with their placement company. Our graduates work at top engineering companies, including;
- Jaguar
- Reaction Engines
- Blatchford Products.
Our course leads to professional recognition as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
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How to apply
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
For more information about how we are supporting applicants impacted by Covid-19, please see our information for applicants page.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 112
A Level: BBC
IB Points: 30
BTEC: DMM
Contextual offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 88
A Level: CCD
IB Points: 27
BTEC: MMM
Further offer details
We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: Maths grade 5/B minimum; English Language grade 4/C minimum normally required
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Please see the fees note
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
2020 / 21
Home/EU full time
£9,250
Home/EU part time
£1,155 per single module
International full time
£14,800
2021 / 22
Home (UK) full time
£9,250 (subject to confirmation, November 2020)
Home (UK) part time
£1,155 per single module (subject to confirmation, Nov 20)
International / EU full time
£15,200
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Financial support and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
As part of the course, first-year engineering students spend time in laboratories, for which protective equipment is mandatory. This typically costs £20-25, although you are able to use you own protective equipment, if suitable. You will be encouraged to work in industry for one year, between the second and final years of the course. You will need to cover transport and living costs during this time.
Learning and assessment
On this course you will;
- study basic engineering principles and turn design possibilities into solutions
- learn how to use computer-based packages to build a portfolio of work.
By your final year you’ll be able to tackle a typical industry-based problem and create;
- a complete design solution
- computer modules of how the solution will look, function and be manufactured.
You’ll develop the skills to;
- use and apply design packages creatively
- produce designs customers want
- use processes that make profits.
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Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
Our teaching methods include seminars and lectures. You’ll have practical work in;
- laboratories
- computer labs
- workshops.
We emphasise the importance of information technology in modern engineering practice. Almost all our teaching involves computers and engineering software.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
All your Year 1 modules involve continuous assessment.
In Years 2 and 3 we assess you through written examinations. However some modules are assessed through coursework only.
- Written exams
- Coursework
- Practical exams
Year 1
- Written exams - 51%
- Coursework - 49%
- Practical exams - 0%
Year 2
- Written exams - 40%
- Coursework - 52%
- Practical exams - 8%
Year 3 (optional placement year)
- Written exams - 0%
- Coursework - 100%
- Practical exams - 0%
Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)
- Written exams - 9%
- Coursework - 91%
- Practical exams - 0%
Assessment method percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Study Abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.
After you graduate
Career prospects
Our graduates have an excellent preparation for the world of work. The Mechanical Engineering BEng is tailored to the current needs of industry, and our graduates work in all areas of engineering; design, manufacturing, service industries, consulting, and in the automotive and aerospace industries.
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Programme Changes: On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been published on the website.
For more information, please visit our Changes to programmes page.