About Mechanical Engineering Beng (hons) in University of Bradford
Overview
Mechanical Engineering is the most versatile of the engineering disciplines and there exists a high and growing demand from industry for graduate Mechanical Engineers.
Our accredited degree will place you at the heart of modern industry, providing career opportunities in sectors such as:
- Aerospace, automotive and rail
- Energy and power generation
- Manufacturing engineering; product design, materials, production and processing.
You’ll combine mechanics, materials science, thermofluids and computational methods to design, analyse and implement complex systems which are economic, reliable, efficient and sustainable.
Throughout the degree you’ll put theory into practice through a range of individual and group projects. For instance, year 1 will see you take part in three projects using your skills to design, build and test real mechanical devices.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the Formula Student competition, working with other students to design and build a single-seater racing car.
On graduation you will be industry ready, with a grounding in engineering science and hands-on working knowledge of:
- the core analytical and advanced scientific principles and methods underpinning mechanical engineering
- applied prototyping and analysis for efficient computer-aided design and manufacturing;
- integrated skills for complex engineered systems, including communication and project management skills, as well as advanced model based systems analysis tools and techniques.
Learning and assessment
Your learning experiences are varied – a mixture of:
- formal lectures
- practical lab sessions
- tutorials and seminars
- group work
Independent study is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide you with clear direction, while regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the programme provide all the support you may need.
Career prospects
Mechanical Engineering is a very diverse sector and graduate engineers are in high demand around the world. The sector offers a wide range of exciting careers in positions including:
- Computer Aided Design Engineer
- Product development Engineer
- Modelling and simulation analyst
- Manager
- Project Manager
Recent graduates from this course have gone onto work for Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Horiba MIRA, Cummins, Precision Casting Corporation, Denso Marston, Carnaud MetalBox.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
- TOEFL : overall 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading,17 in Writing,17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE : overall score of at least 55, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests
University of Bradford Highlights
Type of institute |
Public |
Courses offered |
Undergraduate and graduate. |
Mode of program |
Online and on-campus |
Housing facilities |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, and grants. |
Mode of application |
Online |
Alumni strength |
140,000 |
Student population |
10,000+ |
University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.
Items |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Tuition and fees |
15,000-22,000 |
Accommodation |
2,140 – 6,080 |
Food, toiletries, and laundry (based on 50 per week) |
2,100-2,550 |
Books and supplies |
420-510 |
Mobile phone |
420-510 |
Local Travel |
420-510 |
Setup costs |
500 |
Insurance for personal possessions |
70 |
Estimated total |
21,070-32,460 |
University of Bradford Application Process
Application fee: 20-25 GBP
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts of high school or college.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
- CV or resume.
- Letters of reference (2)
- Work experience (graduates only)
English Proficiency Test Scores
Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements
Tests |
Minimum scores |
IELTS |
6.0 overall with nothing less than 5.0 in all components or 5.5 in each of the components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English |
ISEII with Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, or ISE III with Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. |
TOEFL (iBT) |
80 overall with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Pearson PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) |
Overall of 55, with at least 46 in each of the four components or 51 in all components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Cambridge Advanced Certificate and Cambridge Proficiency Certificate |
Grade C |
Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.