Overview

At the General Engineering programme offered by University of Leicester you will take modules on mechatronics, machine learning, AI, design, engineering mathematics, experimentation, control, systems thinking, sustainability, business, management and specialist electrical and mechanical options.. These are carefully selected to provide overall coherence and balance, ensuring a good foundation for interdisciplinary projects in a wide range of professions. General Engineering graduates are highly sought-after by engineering employers, due to their broad skill set and adaptability. They are also able to move into specialist areas such as biomedical engineering, systems engineering, mechatronics or patenting.

Key Facts

Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Sustainable Engineering Design
Digital Electronics and Communications
Solid Mechanics
Principles of Electrical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 333 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology 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

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95

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80

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4

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB including Maths. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects to include Maths.
GCSEs: Grade C/4 in English Language.
BTEC Nationals: DDM in Engineering including Further Maths at Distinction.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, with grade 5 in Maths HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which are at Distinction. To include all level 3 Maths modules at Distinction.
T Levels: Distinction in either: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (plus Maths test).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25100 GBP / year

≈ 25100 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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