Course Overview

Solent University’s mechanical engineering programme focuses on applied engineering principles and places a strong emphasis on employability. Our experienced course team will help you to develop the range of theory-based, professional and hands-on skills that employers in the industry are looking for.

The engineering academic group’s extensive network of industry contacts has provided past students with the opportunity to work on live briefs, helping them to develop analytical, problem-solving, team working and business and management skills. These elements can help students develop a range of transferable skills and help to ensure they are well-prepared for a professional working environment.

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge employers will require, from essential engineering concepts to mechanics, drawing, CAD and manufacturing skills. Critically, past students have been able to gain insight into real-life engineering problems, tackling projects defined for them by our network of industry contacts.

General Eligibility

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

A minimum of two A-levels (one A-Level in a maths or science subject), STEM-based BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or STEM-based BTEC Diploma at D*D*, STEM-based T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.

A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications.

Entry to year two full-time or year three part-time can be considered for applicants with a relevant HNC or equivalent qualification.

For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component
    or equivalent.