Overview

Our Mechanical Engineering (Hons) degree from University of Derby graduates can look forward to excellent future prospects. Employers are increasingly looking for skilled engineers with a broader knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering. So we have developed our degrees to match that flexibility.

The best bits

The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
You'll benefit from our close links with world-famous companies like Rolls-Royce, Alstom and Toyota
Specialist facilities include our additive manufacturing lab, wind tunnel and mechanical workshop
Challenge yourself with exciting extra-curricular projects like the IMechE Railway Challenge
Learn from an expert team of academic staff with extensive industrial experience
You have the option to transfer to another of our specialist engineering degrees after your first year

Careers

Engineering is a part of so many different industries, and completing an engineering degree will give you access to a wide range of opportunities.
This course prepares you for careers at the cutting edge of mechanical engineering design, motorsport or automotive design and the applications of advanced materials.
You could move into roles in design, production or manufacturing in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive and rail.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Practice, Sustainability and Ethics
Computational Mechanics and Failure Analysis
Mechanics of Materials
Fluids and Thermodynamics
Manufacturing Automation and Control
Dynamics and Vibration
Structural Mechanics and Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 338 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points 112-120
A Level BBB-BBC (At least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification))
T Level Merit (Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control)
BTEC DMM. BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics, including a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit
GCSE GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification

Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16900 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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