BEng Mechanical Engineering (H305)
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Course summary
Our BEng Mechanical Engineering course is designed to educate the next generation of mechanical engineers to have a positive impact on our society across the 21st century. We offer a wide ranging and well-balanced selection of topics in engineering science and engineering practice.
Our curriculum embeds a diverse set of professional engineering and management skills, spanning four core areas:
- design and manufacture
- dynamics and control
- materials
- energy and fluid flow.
In your third year, you'll apply the principles you've learnt to real, complex engineering applications. A major element of this is the open-ended group project, requiring collaboration, creative thinking and a significant individual contribution.
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled five-year re-accreditation process with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It has previously been accredited by IMechE. The outcome of the current review is expected by 2027.
Course structure
First-year students studying Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Design Engineering, all start their degrees with a broad knowledge of the fundamentals and a command of the core skills underpinning modern engineering.
You'll share common units with your peers in other disciplines and work on an interdisciplinary project. By meeting and working closely with others from the start of your degree, you'll broaden your social circle and long-term professional network. Interdisciplinary working is now the norm in industry and a good understanding of disciplines other than your own will serve you well when you enter the workplace.
Starting your degree with a broad foundation of knowledge will expand your frame of reference. It'll enable you to be more creative as you progress with your programme and specialise further in later years of study.
This skills-based approach will provide you with the technical abilities you need to be successful in your degree and your career.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 Level 3 graded Maths credits at Distinction which must cover Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry (we may ask for Distinctions in particular units or combinations of units to satisfy subject requirements), and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Mechanical Engineering can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2026 entry. The statement for 2027 entry will be available in summer 2026.