Overview

With an emphasis on hands-on, industry-connected learning, we'll support your journey to becoming a qualified professional mechanical engineer working with and solving real-world problems

This (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course from the University of Plymouth might be for you.

Careers

Your degree opens doors to sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.With starting salaries from £26,000 to £30,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.Discover things to consider when choosing a career or considering further study after studying a

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Science

Engineering Mathematics

Mechanics and Structures

Engineering Materials

Engineering Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

120 - 136

A level

To include grade C in A level Maths and grade C in a second relevant science subject.

International Baccalaureate:

30 to 34 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and 5 in a second relevant Higher Level science/technology subject. English and mathematics must be included.

BTEC Qualifications are not accepted for Meng. May be considered in combination with additional qualifications or experience.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 to 136 UCAS tariff points, including H4 in Maths and H4 in a second relevant science subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within.

SQA Advanced Higher

120 to 136 UCAS tariff points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and grade C in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within.

GCSE

Mathematics and English language grade C or above is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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