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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H303

Mechanical Engineering

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you fascinated by how things work? Do you find yourself thinking about how products could be improved? A degree in mechanical engineering can help you to develop these interests into valuable practical skills. International tuition fees are £19,081 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics
Mechanics and Structures
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Computer Aided Design
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Machine Design and Analysis
Professional Engineering Practice
Final Year Design Project
UCAS Code:H303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£25,000£31,500
5 years£23,500£31,500£39,000

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
£31,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Southampton, Solent University

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