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Mechanical Systems Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons)

Refine your skills in engineering, business and technology to become an effective leader in the mechanical and manufacturing industry.

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UCAS code:

H655

Typical offer:

Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification.

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Build on your knowledge of mechanical and manufacturing engineering with this BEng (Hons) Mechanical Systems Engineering Top-up degree.

Equip yourself with the expertise and skills needed to design, analyse, and optimise manufacturing systems and processes. Become proficient in product design, learn how to use engineering software and tools, and develop project planning and management skills.

You'll become an innovator, prepared for a future driving efficiency and improving environmental sustainability. 

This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page. 

Contact information

Admissions

+44 (0) 23 9284 5566

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Guaranteed accommodation

Apply through Clearing and you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your course offer within 48 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by the deadline.

We have a variety of affordable accommodation options with en-suite halls from £131 per week.

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Entry requirements

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Systems Engineering (Top-Up)

Typical offers

  • Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - 

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Typical offers

  • Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - 

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

We look at more than just your grades

While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

Modules

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. In each full-time year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits, or 60 credits if studying part-time.

What you'll study

Core modules

  • Advanced and Modern Materials – 20 credits
  • Advanced Modelling – 20 credits
  • Manufacturing Systems – 20 credits
  • Project Planning and Management – 20 credits
  • Supply Chain Management – 20 credits
  • Sustainable Development and Environmental Management – 20 credits

Changes to course content

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Course costs and funding

Tuition fees

Full-time

  • UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students â€“ £9,535 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

  • EU students â€“ £9,535 per year (including Transition Scholarship â€“ may be subject to annual increase)

  • International (non-EU) students â€“ £16,200 per year (subject to annual increase)

Part-time

  • UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students â€“ £4,767 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

  • EU students â€“ £4,767 per year (including Transition Scholarship â€“ may be subject to annual increase)

  • International (non-EU) students â€“ £8,100 per year (subject to annual increase)

Please note, we'll confirm 2026 course fees soon.

Apply

Ready to apply?

To start this course in 2025 or 2026, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

  • the UCAS course code – H655
  • our institution code â€“ P80

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

  • Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
  • Speak with lecturers and chat with our students 
  • Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

To start this course in 2026 or 2027, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

  • the UCAS course code – H655
  • our institution code â€“ P80

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

  • Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
  • Speak with lecturers and chat with our students 
  • Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

Admissions terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.

Finalising this course

All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.

This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.