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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus, UK

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GBP 15500

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This course offers you the in-depth technical training and the professional accreditation you will need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You will practice in our on-campus labs as well as in labs belonging to our local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing.

You will begin by studying the underpinning skills and knowledge which will enable you to choose specialist mechanical engineering modules later on in the course, gaining a thorough background in mathematics, engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics.

In years 2 and 3 you will study modules with an emphasis on the operating principles and system design of systems like thermal pumps, wind and solar energy technologies and power generation followed by specialist advanced units. Individual and group lab work, the opportunity to compete with other universities in the UAV payload competition, and projects focusing on renewable energy technologies will hone your skills in analysis, development and project management.

Why choose this course?
This course develops your employability skills by combining practical and theoretical study to familiarise you with industry-standard facilities. Practical industry sessions and opportunities for an industry placement year will place your study in the real world and develop your industry connections, enhancing your career prospects in the exciting world of Mechanical Engineering.

  • Learn technical skills and gain practical experience through sessions with local industries including aircraft maintenance, thermal pumps and vehicle R&D and manufacture.
  • Study a course in close collaboration with local industry, giving you opportunities for both short-term projects and a valuable placement year.
  • Develop your skills using our excellent industry-standard facilities including high-end equipment, machines and testing workspaces.
  • Gain the professional accreditation required to practice as a mechanical engineer along with practical experience designed to help you begin your career.
  • Explore career opportunities and enrich your employability skills through a placement year with nearby companies.
  • Challenge yourself to participate in exciting competitions with a focus on renewable energy and power generation, developing your individual and team working skills.
  • Benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with local companies either on campus or in nearby company workshops.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

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Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Sep 2024, Oct 2023

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15500

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    12276 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarship 2024

    We Offer Generous Scholarships & Bursaries International Undergraduate Merit Award Prompt Payment Discount
    of up to £3,000 per year* off tuition fees We continually work to attract high calibre students. The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year's fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible
    • Applying for a postgraduate course commencing in September 2024 only
    • Achieve a minimum 75% GPA or equivalent. Where undergraduate awards are not expressed as a percentage, the equivalency will be calculated by the University.
    • Students progressing from an Undergraduate course at the University of Bedfordshire are also eligible (but if successful in receiving this award, will then not be eligible for the Alumni discount or VC’s Scholarship).
    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries (including the Alumni discount), but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

    On all Master’s postgraduate degree courses, including MBA, international students not receiving any of our other scholarships will receive the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees. Students progressing from one of our undergraduate degrees to Master’s programmes will also be eligible for this award (see Alumni Discount below).

    • Students who are successful in being awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the £500 prompt payment discount on tuition fees

    High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India

    is worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. To receive the award, the below criteria must be met. Applicants must be:

    • Classed as International/Overseas fee-payer status. Home fee paying students are not eligible.
    • Achieve 75% or more in the Indian Year 12 exams
    • Applying for the first year of an undergraduate course at level 4 (first year) commencing in September 2024 only (Applicants looking to enter at level 5 or 6 are not eligible as they would not be entering on the basis of an eligible qualification)
    • Applicants for the International Foundation Year would not be eligible, but would receive the International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • Students who are successful in being awarded the bursary will not be eligible for any other scholarships or bursaries, but will be eligible for the prompt payment discounts on tuition fees.

    Scholarships and Bursaries
    The University of Bedfordshire offers a wide range of generous Scholarships for international students. Please check below to see if you are eligible.

    Undergraduate
    You can find all our Undergraduate scholarships listed below.

    • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
    • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
    • Undergraduate EU Qualifications Scholarship
    • International Undergraduate Merit Award
    • International Foundation Year Scholarship
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Bangladesh
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for India
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Nepal
    • High Achievers Undergraduate Scholarship for Pakistan

    Postgraduate
    You can find all our Postgraduate scholarships listed below.

    • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
    • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
    • Chevening Scholarships
    • Alumni Discount

    Universal Discounts
    You can find all our universal (available to all) scholarships listed below.

    Prompt Payment Discount

    • The tuition fee pre-payment of 65% will be calculated on the full, published tuition fees and will not take into account any scholarships, bursaries or awards. These will be applied to the remaining balance of your fees.

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