University of Kent
Mechanical Engineering
Canterbury, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H310
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Canterbury campus
Intl. Tuition
£23,950 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H310
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Course Overview
Mechanical Engineering at University of Kent in Canterbury, 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)
Kent offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
16,070
Staff Ratio
16.0:1
International
16.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
70.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Mechanical Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Mechanical Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Entrepreneurial studies
- Project management
- Engineering management
- Total quality management
- Facilities management
- Risk management
- Business innovation
- Data processing
- Computer programming
- C language
- Artificial intelligence
- Statistical computing
- Data analysis
- Systems analysis
- Systems engineering
- Biomechanics
- Operational research
- Mathematical models
- Analytical mathematics
- Probability
- Mathematical methods
- Calculus
- Applied statistics
- Mathematical statistics
- Applied mathematics
- Computational mathematics
- Engineering computation
- Engineering mathematics
- Mechanics
- Stress mechanics
- Applied mechanics
- Theoretical mechanics
- Aerodynamics
- Engineering solid mechanics
- Materials science
- Metallurgy
- Plant productivity
- Biomedical materials science
- Remote sensing
- Engineering and production
- Production
- Manufacturing engineering
- Industrial control
- Manufacturing automation
- Robotics
- Mechanical services
- Process engineering
- Computer-aided manufacture
- Production engineering
- Production control
- Machine tools
- Manufacturing systems
- Industrial engineering
- Industrial measurement
- Production management
- Industrial design
- Engineering design
- Mechanical engineering design
- Product design
- Structural steel design
- Computer aided design
- Engineering
- Plant engineering
- Shipbuilding
- Engineering systems
- Motor vehicle engineering
- Motor vehicle body repair
- Motor vehicle mechanic studies
- Motor vehicle servicing
- Military vehicle technology
- Motor vehicle engineering management
- Offshore engineering
- Marine engineering
- Marine mechanical engineering
- Marine technology
- Mechanical engineering
- Hydraulic engineering
- Tribology
- Mining engineering
- Computation engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Motorsport engineering
- Computer aided engineering
- Industrial design engineering
- Engineering technology
- Metals
- Metal finishing
- Power engineering
- Thermal power
- Petroleum engineering
- Aeronautical engineering
- Mathematical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Ocean engineering
- Fluid engineering
- Welding
- Metal-arc welding
- Welding inspection
- Reliability engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Air transport engineering
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft engineering
- Technology
- Rail transport
- Aeronautics
- Road safety
- Agricultural engineering
- Environmental sustainability
- Energy
- Renewable energy
- Construction plant maintenance
- Planning
- Alarm systems
- Energy efficiency
- Civil engineering
- Construction engineering
- Transport engineering
- Railway engineering
- Bridge engineering
- Waste engineering
- Structural engineering
- Metal design
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
16,070
Total students
Staff Ratio
16:1
Students per staff
International Students
16%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.2/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Kent offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Kent offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
70%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
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
- Law
- Business
- Media
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£71,850
For full 3 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,355/month budget (housing $790, food $295, transport $80) 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 $1,355/month budget (housing $790, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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