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Overview
Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.
Kickstart your engineering career with a Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for real-world challenges from day one. Study and work with industry using cutting-edge tools and technology, and learn how to create smart, sustainable solutions for the modern world.
What you'll learn
- Design, build, and test mechanical components and systems with confidence and technical skill.
- Work on live projects with input from industry professionals.
- Apply maths and physics to develop efficient, sustainable solutions.
- Build teamwork, communication, and professional engineering skills, ready for the workplace.
This hands-on course is built around the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) approach, a globally recognised model developed by MIT, making your learning experience practical, immersive, and industry-focused from day one.
You’ll interact with the simplest of things, such as nuts and bolts, as well as the most complex structures, such as gigantic machinery and the highly intricate human body.
From mastering the basics like nuts and bolts to solving major engineering problems, this course will help you to think, design, and work like a professional.
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Qualifications:
Grades
Points required: 32-112
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | EEE if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. BBC if not. |
| BTEC | PPP if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. DMM if not |
| Access | Pass 45 Credits in a related subject. 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits in a non-related subject. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 – 28 points depending on subjects studied |
Please note: You also need five GCSEs C/4 or above including English, maths, and science to study this course.
Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications will also be considered.
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Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
For each 30-credit module you will be scheduled 66 hours (6 hours per week) of contact through a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions with a focus on hands-on learning wherever possible. There will be extra drop-in sessions available such as help with maths and statistics, careers support and training, and open workshops where you can access the machine.
To successfully complete each 30-credit module, you can expect to dedicate approximately 300 hours of your time. This includes class attendance, independent study, group work, and preparation for assessments. While this may seem like a significant investment, it is important to remember that this time is crucial for developing a deep understanding of the subject matter and achieving your academic goals.
For every timetabled hour spent in the classroom/lab, it is expected that you will spend three hours on your own to learn about the topic/experiment covered in the classroom/lab. This will make (6×3) 18 hours per week and (66×3) 198 hours of independent learning during a semester. During this time, you will complete your assignments and prepare for your exams.
At Canterbury Christ Church University, our Mechanical Engineering course is supported by a dedicated team of lecturers and technicians who are passionate about your success. Our lecturers bring a wealth of academic expertise and industry experience, ensuring that you receive both theoretical knowledge and practical insights. Complementing their efforts, our skilled technicians provide hands-on support in our state-of-the-art labs and workshops, guiding you through the practical aspects of your education. Together, they create an engaging and supportive learning environment where you can thrive and develop the skills needed for a successful career in mechanical engineering.
You’ll immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience where ‘learning by doing’ is the motto. You'll build engineering structures by hand, gaining practical skills in both manual and computer-aided design (CAD) methods. Many of your projects will involve real-world challenges sourced directly from industry, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with professionals to enhance design, materials, manufacturing, and service conditions.Dr. Atif RasheedCourse Director for Mechanical Engineering
How you’ll be assessed
You will be assessed through a variety of methods designed to evaluate your knowledge, skills, and creativity. These assessments may include open-book and closed-book exams, coursework, oral presentations, poster presentations, and design reviews. During design reviews, you will present your project to a panel of academic staff who will ask questions and assess your effort and understanding. Each member of staff will independently award you a mark, and your final grade will be the average of these marks.
Additionally, you will participate in peer grading, where you and your classmates will evaluate each other's work, contributing to your final score. In the final year, you will do major project and write dissertation.
This diverse range of assessments ensures a comprehensive evaluation of your abilities and prepares you for the challenges of the engineering profession.
Your future career
The course has been designed to provide you with a range of expertise so you will be able to start a successful career in a variety of industries. For example, you could gain a role as a product design engineer, manufacturing engineer, electronics engineer or materials engineer.
Also, you’ll learn about mechanics of rigid bodies and sustainable transportation making you ideal to work for automotive, locomotive, marine transport, and aerospace related industries. By doing projects on biomedical implants, you could gain a role in healthcare.
Mechanical Engineering is a great course, with tutors who offer a lot of support and guidance with your studies. The dynamic between the lectures and practical sessions really help towards your further development of learning. They are fun and enjoyable and have a positive atmosphere.Rebekkah Student
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Fees
Tuition Fees for 2026/27 have not yet been finalised. These course web pages will be updated with Tuition Fee information once they have been agreed.
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Industry Links
We work with industries to help expand your network and open opportunities for you to gain future employment. In previous years, students have carried out case studies and tours of the following industries: Summit Aviation, Chamber of Commerce, Lab Assets, The Senator Group, The Sublime Group, RSP Ltd., Azimuth Associates, Orb, and Karson Global llc.
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The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
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