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.
Top up your existing qualification to a full honours degree in one year.
This course covers topics such as:
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.
Why Sunderland for EngineeringMany of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific 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, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.
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.
The typical entry requirement is successful completion of one of the following:
We also require GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or above in maths and English language.
There are a range of qualifications that would satisfy the entry requirements and we'll consider each application individually.
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
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Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. 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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