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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Top-Up

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) course allows you to top-up your existing qualification to a full honours degree in one year. Gain the skills and knowledge required by professional engineers. Secure employment within major companies such as GSK, Northumbrian Water, Hitachi, and Parametrics Technology.

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Key course information

UCAS codeH3W5
Duration1 year
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

Top up your existing qualification to a full honours degree in one year.

This course covers topics such as:

  • Electrical principles
  • Mechanics
  • Manufacturing and materials
  • Microprocessors
  • Thermofluids.

Staff use their industry knowledge and experience to enhance the already excellent teaching and support, which is enriched by research into areas such as manufacturing systems and advanced maintenance.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods on this course includes lectures, seminars, group work, and practical laboratory work. You'll also complete virtual work via engineering specific software. We encourage you to develop independent study skills. You'll also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups.

In addition to assessments that count towards your degree, there are ongoing assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include exams, multiple-choice tests, and projects.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

Please note, part-time courses aren't available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

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