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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H301

Mechanical Engineering

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Mechanical Engineering touches virtually every aspect of modern life. It’s at the forefront of developing new technologies for many industries including transport, healthcare, construction, and robotics. Our teaching and course content are informed by our research in diverse areas, including aerodynamics, fluid systems, transportation, manufacturing and sustainable development. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Analysis
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Dynamics and Vibration
Control Systems and Automation
Engineering Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:H301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

with Maths or Physics at higher level

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£21,000£25,000£30,000
5 years£26,500£31,000£36,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
61%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Mechanical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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