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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H303

Mechanical Engineering Design (Solihull College and University Centre)

Oxford Brookes University
Solihull, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering Design (Solihull College and University Centre) at Oxford Brookes University. Based in Solihull, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is a one-year top-up programme designed to enable students from foundation degrees in Mechanical Engineering to obtain a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. It provides an education in mechanical engineering, producing graduates who have the necessary range of skills and depth of understanding to successfully pursue careers as Incorporated Engineers working in the industry. A distinguishing feature of this programme is its practical and mechanical emphasis, derived from local industries and staff expertise. International tuition fees are £9,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Mechanical Systems and Dynamics
Engineering Project Management
Industrial Design and CAD
Applied Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:H303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.5665.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,900

Home Student Fee

£7,700

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 — Oxford Brookes University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£29,500£34,500£39,000
5 years£35,000£42,000£49,500

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
£34,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

74%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£2,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Oxford Brookes University

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