Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng – 2024 entry

Key information

Start date: September 2024

AwardUCAS codeCourse duration
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H3003 years View KIS data set
MEng UCAS: H3094 years View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H3014 years with professional training View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H3114 years with foundation year View KIS data set
MEng UCAS: H3035 years with professional training View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H3125 years with foundation year and professional training View KIS data set

Apply for your chosen course online through UCAS, with the following course and institution codes.

CourseUCAS codeInstitution code
BEng (Hons)H300S85
BEng (Hons) with professional trainingH301S85
MEng with professional trainingH303S85
MEngH309S85
BEng (Hons) with foundation yearH311S85
BEng (Hons) with foundation year and professional trainingH312S85

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Why choose this course

Top 20

In the UK for mechanical engineering in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

Top 20

In the UK for mechanical engineering in the Complete University Guide 2023

Surrey’s mechanical engineering courses are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern society and are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Our programmes provide broad engineering knowledge, leading to a wide range of possible careers. Mechanical engineers work in areas such as:

  • Automation
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Mechanical design
  • Robotics
  • Stress analysis
  • Sustainable materials.

In addition to learning from internationally recognised academics, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities, including our state-of-the-art Design Centre, materials testing laboratory and the UK’s only environmental wind tunnel.

You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which give students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad. Participating companies include:

  • Arup
  • BAE Systems
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Rolls-Royce.
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Five reasons to study mechanical engineering at Surrey

What you will study

The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques and sensors, actuators and advanced control systems, which drive modern mechanical engineering products.

For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. You could also explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites.

You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch between the BEng or MEng programmes during your studies. Find out more about the benefits of an integrated masters degree.

Facilities

Specialised facilities and equipment include:

  • Electron microscopes and materials testing equipment
  • Engine test cell with three diverse engines
  • Mechatronics and robotics laboratories
  • Six wind tunnels, including an environmental wind tunnel – unique within the UK – and high-quality instrumentation
  • Specialist medical engineering laboratory.

Professional recognition

BEng (Hons) - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

MEng - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK. In the Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, results show that 95 per cent of our undergraduate mechanical engineering sciences students go on to employment or further study.

Most of our engineering graduates proceed directly to employment in an engineering profession, with an average starting salary of £25,000. There’s a wide range of careers available to professional mechanical engineers, from research and design to consultancy and manufacturing. Sectors include aerospace, offshore energy, automotive industries and medical equipment.

Employers include some of the most famous names in engineering, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and research. Students may also continue their education with an MSc or PhD at Surrey or elsewhere.

Recent graduates are now employed in roles such as:

  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer, JCA Engineering
  • Graduate Systems and Test Engineer, Lockheed Martin UK
  • Graduate Vehicle Development Engineer, Gordon Murray Design
  • PVT Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
  • Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Centre
  • Reliability Engineer, ExxonMobil
  • Research Assistant, Brunel Innovation Centre.

Academic year structure

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.
 

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules usually can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.

Please note: The full module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course can be viewed on the relevant programme specification.

Optional modules for Foundation - FHEQ Level 3

For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering programme specification.

Timetables

Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. View our Code of practice for the scheduling of teaching and assessment (PDF).

Teaching

We recognise that each student is an individual with a unique academic background. We attempt to meet these differences with a blend of teaching methods, ranging from lectures and group tutorials to small class groups in laboratories, complemented by online teaching resources and group projects.

Your communication skills – vital to professional mechanical engineers – will be developed in taught sessions and through group discussions, report writing and presentations.

There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.

Assessment

We use a variety of methods to assess you, including:

  • Coursework
  • Essays
  • Examinations
  • Practical sessions
  • Presentations.

The assessment methods used within each individual module vary. Examinations will make up approximately 50% of your overall grade when averaged across your degree.

Contact hours

Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.

Entry requirements

A-level

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • ABB.

Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

  • MEng:
    • AAB.

Required subjects: Mathematics at grade A and Physics.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:
    • CCC including mathematics C and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade B.
  • MEng: 
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade A.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects

BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

GCSE or equivalent

English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • 33.
  • MEng:
    • 34.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • HL5/SL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches at HL/SL or Applications and interpretation at HL) and Physics.
  • MEng:
    • HL6/SL7 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches at HL/SL or Applications and interpretation at HL) and HL5/SL6 in Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English HL4/SL4 and Mathematics or Mathematics studies HL4/SL4.

European Baccalaureate

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • 78%.
  • MEng:
    • 82%.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects:

BEng (Hons): Grade 7.5 in Mathematics (5 Period)  and 7.5 in Physics.

MEng: Grade 7.5 in Mathematics (5 Period) and 7.5 in Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language (1/2) - 6 English Language (3) - 7.

Access to HE Diploma

 

  • BEng (Hons):
    • QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Also A-level Mathematics grade B.
  • MEng:

    • QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, 39 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 6 Level 3 Credits at Merit. Also A-level Mathematics grade A.

Required subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

 

    Scottish Highers

    Overall:

    • BEng (Hons):
      • AABBB.

    Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

    • MEng: 
      • AAABB.

    Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

    • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

    GCSE or equivalent: English Language Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics Scottish National 5 - C.

    Welsh Baccalaureate

    Overall

    • BEng (Hons):
      • Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

    Required subjects: A-level Mathematics and Physics.

    • MEng: 
      • Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

    Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A and Physics.

    • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

    GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics ­– Numeracy as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

    Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    This route is only applicable to the MEng course. 

    Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

    Do I meet the requirements for this course?

    We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).

    International entry requirements by country

    Other international qualifications

    If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year at the Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to this degree course.

    English language requirements

    IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.

    View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

    If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

    Selection process

    We normally make offers in terms of grades.

    If you are a suitable candidate you will be invited to an offer holder event. During your visit to the University you can find out more about the course and meet staff and students.

    Foundation

    If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this course with a foundation year. A course with a foundation year includes an extra year of study to prepare you for a full degree course. Find out more about our degrees with foundation year.

    Recognition of prior learning

    We recognise that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts. 

    If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may allow you to join a course without the formal entry requirements or enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience. 

    There are restrictions on RPL a for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information. 

    Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1483 682222 with any queries. 

    Fees

    The annual tuition fees for courses starting in September 2024

    BEng (Hons)

    UK
    To be confirmed
    Overseas
    To be confirmed

    MEng

    UK
    To be confirmed
    Overseas
    To be confirmed

    BEng (Hons) (with professional training year)

    UK
    To be confirmed
    Overseas
    To be confirmed
    Professional training
    To be confirmed

    BEng (Hons) (with foundation year)

    UK
    To be confirmed

    MEng (with professional training year)

    UK
    To be confirmed
    Overseas
    To be confirmed
    Professional training
    To be confirmed

    BEng (Hons) (with foundation and professional training year)

    UK
    To be confirmed
    Professional training
    To be confirmed

    View a complete listing of all ongoing fees for our undergraduate courses.

    • Fees for UK students: The University will apply annual regulated increases in the fee rates as set by Government each year, in order to maintain the same value in real terms. 
    • Fees for EU students: The UK is now no longer part of the EU, we are awaiting further instruction from the UK government and we will publish this as soon as it is provided. Find out more information about Studying in the UK and the Scholarships for EU students.
    • Fees for international students: Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements. 
    • Fees for international students with an integrated foundation year: The programme fee for Year 0 will match the lowest Year 1 overseas fee rate from across the substantive programmes for that year of entry. Students subsequently progressing into Year 1 will be liable for the same fee as overseas students joining at Year 1 for the same programme in that year. Annual fees after Year 1 will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements. 

    The University will assess your fee status. If you are unsure whether you are likely to be considered a home, EU or overseas student for fees purposes, the UKCISA website offers more information.

    Payment schedule

    • Students in receipt of a Tuition Fee Loan: will have their fees paid by the Student Loans Company in line with their schedule.
    • International students, or UK/EU students who have not taken out a Tuition Fee Loan: are required to pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
      • 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
      • 50% in January of the same academic year.

    The exact date(s) will be detailed on invoices. Students on certain part-time programmes, where fees are paid on a modular or stage basis, are not eligible to pay their fees by instalment.

    If you are sponsored: you will provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of your study.

    Professional Training placement fees

    If you are studying on a programme which contains a Professional Training placement year there will be a reduced fee for the academic year in which you undertake your placement. This is normally confirmed 12 to 18 months in advance, or once Government policy is determined.

    See the information about 2023/24 academic year Professional Training placement fees.

    Additional costs

    There are associated costs with this BEng (Hons) course:

    • Books/stationery/admin: £10 – compulsory book purchase: Rogers GFC & Mayhew YR, Thermodynamics and Transport Properties of Fluids (SI Units), 5th ed, Blackwell, 1995. (ISBN 978-0-631-19703-4)
    • Safety equipment and/or uniform: £20 approximately – PPE equipment.

    Grand total: £30.

    There are associated costs with this MEng course:

    • Books/stationery/admin: £10 – compulsory book purchase: Rogers GFC & Mayhew YR, Thermodynamics and Transport Properties of Fluids (SI Units), 5th ed, Blackwell, 1995. (ISBN 978-0-631-19703-4)
    • Safety equipment and/or uniform: £20 approximately – PPE equipment.

    Grand total: £30.

    These additional costs are accurate as of September 2022 and apply to the 2023 year of entry. Costs for 2024 entry will be published in September 2023.

    Placements

    Our award-winning Professional Training programme offers you the option to spend a career-enhancing year in industry, either in the UK or abroad. We have thousands of placement providers to choose from or you can source your own placement. 

    Most placements are paid, and we will support you every step of the way. 

    Find out more about Professional Training placements and discover how these have transformed our students’ lives and career choices. 

    Mechanical engineering placements

    A crucial part of all our courses, our award-winning Professional Training placements give you invaluable practical experience and enhance your knowledge of mechanical engineering.

    Companies participating in the scheme include:

    • Arup
    • BAE Systems
    • GE Aviation
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Mercedes HPP
    • Nissan
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Siemens.

    Applying for placements

    Students are generally not placed by the University, however we offer support and guidance throughout the process alongside access to a vacancy portal representing thousands of placement opportunities each year. We also provide support if you wish to source your own placement. 

    Find out more about the application process.

    Please be aware there may be travel costs incurred when attending interviews and assessment centres at the placement provider’s premises.

    Study and work abroad

    Studying at Surry opens up a world of opportunity. We want you to take advantage of our international partnerships, explore the world and expand your skills for the graduate job market.  

    Perhaps you would like to volunteer in India or learn about Brazilian business and culture in São Paulo during your summer holidays? With more than 200 partnerships, from 50 different countries worldwide, there is something for everyone. 

    View our study and work abroad information to find out more and see where you can go. 

    Partner institutions

    In your second year, you’ll have the option of spending time abroad at one of our partner universities. Students have gone to study in:

    • Australia
    • China
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • USA.

    Find out more about our international partner institutions.

    In addition, or alternatively, you may wish to spend your Professional Training placement working in another country. Students have worked at Airbus in Toulouse, EnOcean in Germany, Maresa in Ecuador, ARUP in Hong Kong and CERN in Switzerland.

    Terms and conditions

    When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and procedures, the student regulations , and our terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are provided in two stages: first when we make an offer and second when students who have accepted their offers register to study at the University. View our offer terms and conditions for the 2023/24 academic year and our registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2022/23 academic year as a guide as to what to expect. 

    Please note: our offer terms and conditions will generally be available in the September of the calendar year prior to the year in which you begin your studies. Our registration terms and conditions will vary to take into account specifics of your course and changes for the specific academic year.  

    Disclaimer

    This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us and before you accept an offer. Read our full disclaimer.

    Course location and contact details

    Campus location

    Stag Hill

    Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught. 

    Placement location

    As part of this course you have the option to complete a Professional Training placement which would require attendance off campus, depending on where you secure your placement.

    University of Surrey Admissions

    Contact Admissions Team

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    University of Surrey
    Guildford
    Surrey GU2 7XH