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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H300
Mechanical Engineering
University of DerbyDerby, England
3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per 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 University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop the skills all modern mechanical engineers need on this IMechE accredited mechanical engineering degree. A city of technology that’s home to Rolls-Royce, Bombardier and Toyota: Derby is the perfect choice. KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE - ACCREDITATION: The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). International tuition fees are £16,900 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 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
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UCAS Code:H300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC At least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification) |
| UCAS Points | 106 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700
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 — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,500 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £31,000 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,500 | £43,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
70%Working
20%Work & Study
70%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
60%Learning resources
88%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Derby
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