Overview

Delivered through real-world projects, state-of-the-art labs and cutting-edge software, this Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from University College Birmingham course prepares you to work in aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors. Whether you're passionate about sustainable engineering or digital innovation, our Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the tools to shape the future.

Key facts

Based in Birmingham – a city with a rich engineering and industrial legacy – this degree offers a unique opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions for engineering and manufacturing. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge across core disciplines such as thermofluid mechanics, CAD and FEA/CFD simulation, materials science, and project management, while exploring future-focused topics like Industry 4.0, IoT in manufacturing, and smart materials.

Engineering students gain hands-on experience of programming robots and controllers in our state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing cell facility, and you will use our modern laboratories for practical work in electrical power, electronics and control, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles and materials testing. You will also have access to the Industry 4.0 Learning Factory at the nearby Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), along with further new facilities at Camden House.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Maths
Mechanical Principles
CAD Design
Software Applications
Pneumatics Hydraulics
Materials Science Engineering
Systems Control Principles
Thermofluid Mechanics

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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National: UCAS deadline 14 January However, University College Birmingham does not close the application system after the UCAS application deadline.

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, 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.

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110

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

96 UCAS points –
A-levels: CCC (Engineering, Physics, Maths ideally, but not mandatory),
BTEC: MMM (Including Further Maths unit),
T-level: Pass (core component below grade C).
GCSE/IGCSE: Maths (9–4/A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2.
Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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