Course Overview
Our expert tutors and world-leading resources will support the development of your analytical ability in dealing with complex systems. They will also enhance your creativity for solving problems and producing innovative designs.
Mechanical Engineering is a huge field covering any industry that uses moving parts, from construction or transport, medicine or manufacturing, renewable energy or consumer technology. Our three-year BEng and four-year MEng degree programmes give you a broad introduction to the subject, with an applied focus on mechanical system designs. In your first year, you'll study core Engineering and Engineering Mathematics subjects.
In your second year, your studies will include a robot project and during your final year you can join Lancaster's Formula Student racing car design team - building teamwork skills while developing and indulging your passion for engineering.
Projects such as these help you gain solid experience and your combination of practical and analytical skills means you will have the option of entering an exciting variety of careers.
The syllabus is jammed full of a little bit of everything which is what the new generation of engineers need.
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates go on to work with the companies we have strong links with, often starting on salaries in excess of £26,000 per annum. Recent Engineering graduates have embarked upon careers as electronic, mechanical, applications, design and nuclear systems engineers.
As well as specific technical knowledge, your Engineering degree teaches you skills of logical analysis, communication, problem solving and project management. They are used by our graduates for work in design, project engineering and management, research, contracts, sales and marketing and data analysis. Our graduates also choose to continue their studies to MSc and PhD level.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Algebra, Graphs and Elementary Complex Numbers
- Computers and Control
- Design, Innovation and 3-D Thinking
- Determinants, Vectors and Further Complex Numbers
- Differential Equations
- Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
- Electronic Information Systems Design
- Elementary Calculus
- Energy, Technology and Sustainability
- Further Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Sensing and Signals
- Strength and materials
- The Digital Domain
- The World of Manufacture
- Transport technology
PartII (Year 2)
- Business Development Project
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Projects
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
- Instrumentation and Control
- Materials & Design
- Mechanics and Vibrations
- Power and Heat
PartII (Year 3)
- Design and Manufacturing
- Electrical and Fluid Drives and Actuators
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Materials
- Final Year Project
- Leadership in Technology
- Machine Elements
- Mechanics
PartII (Year 4)
- Advanced CAD/CAM
- Group Project
- Intelligent System Control
- Introduction module
- Mechanics and Actuators
- Renewable Energy A
- Renewable Energy B
- System design and modelling
For more detailed module information please visit the Engineering department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA to include Maths or a Physical Science A-level, i.e. Phys, Chem, Design Tech, Electronics etc. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of the best 3 grades if 4 A-levels are presented
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: AAABB. Advanced Higher in Maths is helpful.
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses, inc. Maths at higher level
BTEC: Overall grades of DDD including distinctions in Maths modules
New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
Direct entry to second year: Appropriate qualifications include a good Higher National Diploma or Certificate in relevant subjects, or a Higher Diploma from polytechnics in Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates with other qualifications of comparable standing should write to enquire.
IELTS: 6.0
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
