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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)

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    AY 25/26: £9,535
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Course Overview

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Top-up degree will expose you to key concepts within engineering such as automobile/mechanical design, advanced materials and machines, among others. A mechanical engineering degree is considered an essential qualification if you’re looking to pursue a career within the field of mechanical engineering, or advance your current career.

The diverse nature of this engineering program necessitates the use of a variety of teaching and learning methods to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge, and skills. Upon completion of this program, you will gain a host of skills and knowledge including mathematical and statistical methods which are necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.

This undergraduate course is a great way to stand out from the crowd to help attract career progression and future employers.

Full course specification

Why study this course?

  • A Top-up degree can help open doors to your future career.
  • You will develop your cognitive, intellectual, and problem-solving skills via key principles of mechanical engineering.
  • The demand for skilled and qualified mechanical engineers is increasing, which is fostered by a transforming economic landscape, driven by the need for advanced engineering solutions.
  • We’ll support you to develop highly sought-after skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, team working and problem-solving.
  • Major Project (AME6022)
  • Advanced Materials and Structures (AME6023)
  • Management and Enterprise in Engineering (AME6024)
  • Advanced Thermofluids and Control (AME6025)
  • Finite Element and Difference Solutions (AME6026)

Career progression

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Top-up degree will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to play a vital role in everyday lives. So much of our world is dependent on engineering, and this course aims to give you a well-rounded skill set to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career. Once you have gained your Top-up degree, you may go on to explore a career within a range of industries such as:
• Aerospace
• Oil and gas
• Manufacturing
• Medical

Entry Requirements

  • You are normally expected to have completed a relevant qualification at Level HE5, such as a Foundation Degree or HNC, or professional qualification at an equivalent level.
  • If you are an international student, you must take a Secure English Language Test (SELT). You can only take a SELT with one of the following providers: IELTS SELT Consortium including UKVI Academic IELTS, LanguageCert, Pearson and PSI Services (UK) Ltd. Please see here for the minimum scores required for each. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

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“What I enjoy most about my MSc programme is the kind and inspiring academic team. Our lecturers share their vast career experiences, offering far more than just textbook examples.”

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“I love studying at RCL because they are constantly optimising and keeping up with the times with regards to education, staff expertise and modern facilities."

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Professor Faisal Mustafa, Dean of School of Engineering
    Our engineering and computing lecturers are committed to shaping ambitious and confident professionals. You will benefit from high-quality teaching in state-of-the-art labs and workshops throughout your academic journey.
    Meet the teaching team

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)

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