Bournemouth University - MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year option)

This integrated master's degree prepares high-caliber engineers to function as both engineers and technology leaders in industries such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech sectors. In addition to providing a solid foundation in engineering, the course provides an inspiring insight into emerging technologies in the sector and how to apply them in real-world situations. Learn from industry experts, practitioners, and guest speakers. You'll have access to the cutting-edge Innovation Centre, which is reserved for Design and Engineering students. Participate in a career-affirming minimum 30-week work placement, which will assist you in making contacts and increasing your potential within the profession.
Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU's longest-running events, to give the general public and potential employers an idea of what you're up to.

Course accreditation 

The MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree is accredited by the  Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the  Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to fully meet the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The Foundation Year is not accredited.

Entry Requirements

  • 104-120 UCAS tariff points including 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

  • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills, and Functional Skills, and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

  • 102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, And Pass grades.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Career Prospects

Engineers are in high demand, and this course will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in this diverse and fascinating field. You will be prepared to take on a variety of engineering roles in the manufacturing and engineering sectors once you graduate.
Aish Technologies Limited, Canyons, General Electric Aviation, Modulift, Pall Aerospace, and Visteon are among the companies that have hired graduates from our design and engineering programs.

Career opportunities after completion of MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering:

  • Construction project manager
  • Graduate infrastructure engineer
  • Sales application engineer
  • Mechanic design engineer
  • Design engineer
  • FEA engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Production manager.

Course Details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Foundation Year

Core Units:
Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Computers
Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Engineering Science
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools
Foundation Year Engineering and Technology Project

Year 1

Core units
Engineering Design with Practice
Engineering Principles A
Engineering Principles B
Materials with Practice
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Engineering Mathematics

Year 2

Core units
Manufacturing and Engineering Materials
Stress and Dynamics
Engineering Simulation
Fluids and Thermodynamics
Management and Commercialisation
Engineering Mathematics for Mechanical Systems Design

Final year BEng

Engineering Project
Thermofluids and Energy Conversion
Business Development
Advanced Stress and Vibration
Computational Engineering

Final year MEng

Group Project A
Project Management
Group Project B
Structural Integrity
Materials Failure and Prevention
Advanced Materials

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

Are you ready to start building your future?

Contact our admission counseller and get a free consultation.