How do we design and manufacture the next generation of smarter, faster, and more sustainable products? Our BEng Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing equips you with the skills to turn ideas into reality. You’ll explore advanced manufacturing, sustainable engineering, and cutting-edge industry technologies. This hands-on course focuses on real-world problem-solving, with exciting design and project work. In your final year, you’ll work on a major project to showcase your skills. Whether you want to work in aerospace, automotive, or renewable energy, this course prepares you for a great engineering career. You'll have access to the latest manufacturing research facilities, including robotics and 3D printing techniques, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies. Through individual and group projects, you'll develop innovative solutions that meet industry needs. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills ensure you graduate ready to succeed in the evolving world of engineering. Beyond technical knowledge, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the responsibilities of a professional engineer. You’ll explore the societal and environmental impacts of engineering decisions, learning ethical risk management and sustainable design principles. ### Course highlights * Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE and IET. * Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability, and more in your final year. * Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials, plus get paid work experience with an integrated year in industry. ### Proven results * 5th in the UK for manufacturing and production engineering ([The Complete University Guide 2026](https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/manufacturing-and-production-engineering)). * 92.6% of mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).
A Level: AAA | A in Maths and either Physics (preferred) or Further Maths as a 2nd subject, or Maths with any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills. | T Level | A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended. | Scottish Higher: AAABB | This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics | GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4 | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and Physics plus Higher grades AAABB | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC Diploma in Engineering D*D + A in A Level Maths | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Accepted and graded as A Levels | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Applicants must be predicted D*DD to be eligible for consideration for year one. For those considered for year one entry, our typical offer is as follows: RQF National Extended Diploma - D*DD including Distinction in units Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Maths. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + Maths grade A and Physics/Further Maths grade A"
(no less than 5.5 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
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