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Bournemouth University

Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's)

Poole, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H105

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    H105

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Course Overview

Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) at Bournemouth University in Poole, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Student life (indicative)

Bournemouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

16,860

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

16.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

75.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£27,650

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronic engineering

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

16,860

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

16%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Bournemouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

  • Bournemouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture

University Stats

Total Students16,860
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students16%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

75%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£27,650

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

  • Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D.
  • Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Media
  • Tourism
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£671/mo
Food & Groceries£244/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,149
Annual living costs£13,793/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,455/month budget (housing $850, food $310, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,455/month budget (housing $850, food $310, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.