Mechanical Engineering Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BU?

• Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification 
• As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations  
• Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers 
• You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students 
• Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession. Within 15 months of graduating, 95% of our students are in employment or further study
• Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.   

This degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries.

Course accreditation 

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for the 2026-2029 intake years.

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 120 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications in 2 required subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM.

Required subjects are Mathematics (or Physics) and a
Science or Technology subject

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 71-76%. Grade depends on the course
• France: Baccalaureate with 12.5–13 overall or 11.5-12 (international option) 
• Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 70-75%
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 7 to 7.5. Grade depends on course 
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70% to 4.0/5.0 or 80% 

For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each of the components) or equivalent.