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BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Create new products, or improve existing ones, that could change people's lives and transform the way businesses operate. Be at the forefront of designing and building products that are smarter, faster, more efficient and more sustainable for industries including healthcare, defence, transport and even aerospace.

On this BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering degree , you’ll learn the underlying elements of successful engineering science, manufacturing and design. You'll study solid mechanics and dynamics, and electrical and electronic principles, and specialise in more advanced subjects such as engineering programming and sustainable development.

You'll put everything you learn to practice using our industry-standard facilities, making sure you graduate with the skills you need to succeed in your career.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – ABB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a numerical subject

  • T levels – Pass (C or above in the core) – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

  • International Baccalaureate – 29–30

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Previous students have been on placements to companies such as:

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

  • Renishaw

  • Eaton

In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or in a group.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

2 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Electrical and Electronic Principles

  • Introduction to Design

  • Introduction to Materials and Manufacture

  • Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Dynamics

  • Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

  • Mathematical Principles

3 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture

  • Engineering Design

  • Solid Mechanics and Dynamics

  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Optional modules:

  • Robotics and Automation

  • Engineering Programming

  • Materials and Manufacture

  • Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis

  • Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme)

4 Year 3

Core modules:

  • BEng Individual Project

  • Computer Aided Engineering (Product Realisation)

  • Design for Quality

  • Manufacturing Systems

  • Sustainable Development and Environmental Management

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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