Mechanical Engineering with Composites (Hons)
Plymouth UniversityProgram Overview
The Mechanical Engineering with Composites (Hons) at Plymouth University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering with Composites (Hons) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering with Composites (Hons) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core modulesMECH120Skills for Design and Engineering (Mechanical)THER104Introduction to Thermal PrinciplesBPIE115Stage 1 Mechanical Placement PreparationMECH117MechanicsMECH118Basic Electrical PrinciplesA5MFT1Mech BEng 1 MFT SessionMATH187Engineering MathematicsMATS122Manufacturing and MaterialsMECH121PPTeam Engineering (Engineering Design in Action)
- MECH120Skills for Design and Engineering (Mechanical)
- THER104Introduction to Thermal Principles
- BPIE115Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation
- MECH117Mechanics
- MECH118Basic Electrical Principles
- A5MFT1Mech BEng 1 MFT Session
- MATH187Engineering Mathematics
- MATS122Manufacturing and Materials
- MECH121PPTeam Engineering (Engineering Design in Action)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UCAS tariff
128 - 136
A level: Typical offer will be 136 UCAS points including minimum grade C in mathematics and minimum grade C in second science/technology/relevant subject (excluding general studies). Applicants with UCAS points lower than the typical offer will be considered on individual case.
International Baccalaureate: 32 overall to include 5 at Higher Level mathematics and 5 at Higher Level science / technology subject. English and mathematics must be included.
All BTEC courses: Not accepted for MEng, unless the applicant has additional qualifications or experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months
