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University degree
Mechanical Engineering
University Academy 92 Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Mechanical engineers use their skills in almost every industry, and you’ll find their expertise in nearly everything you see and use in everyday life. They design and develop products, systems and machinery to tackle all sorts of challenges, from renewable energy to household appliances, from robotics to manufacturing equipment, from aerospace components to healthcare solutions. As a mechanical engineer you get to use your creativity to design and develop products and systems, build prototypes, analyse and test until you find your solution. Throughout your career you will frequently work across teams of engineers from other branches of the discipline, so it’s crucial to have a broad understa
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts35%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
93% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels93%
a foundation year3%
other higher education3%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
98%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£32,500
3 years on
£39,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled60%
Administrative occupations5%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled5%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching76%
Assessment & feedback79%
Academic support63%
Well organised75%
Learning resources84%
Student community98%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — the city i…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Solid, with caveats
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of living i…
Final year · Part-time
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