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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H301
Mechanical Engineering (with placement year)
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and engineering science to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of mechanical systems. It defines how and why mechanical systems work, how long they will work for, and predict when they will fail. Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of a broad spectrum of UK and international industrial sectors. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Mechanics and Dynamics
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Stress Analysis and Materials Science
Fluid Mechanics
Control Systems and Instrumentation
Engineering Design and CAD
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Professional Engineering Practice
UCAS Code:H301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB including Maths and Physics |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £33,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £30,500 | £34,000 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £36,500 | £42,500 | £50,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
95%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
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