Mechanical Engineering courses

University of Bradford

Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) Meng in University of Bradford

  • Duration : 5 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 20,118 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 55
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) Meng in University of Bradford

Overview

Mechanical Engineering is the most versatile of the engineering disciplines and there exists a high and growing demand from industry for graduate Mechanical Engineers.

Our accredited degree will place you at the heart of modern industry, providing career opportunities in sectors such as:

  • Aerospace, automotive and rail
  • Energy and power generation
  • Manufacturing engineering; product design, materials, production and processing.

You’ll combine mechanics, materials science, thermofluids and computational methods to design, analyse and implement complex systems which are economic, reliable, efficient and sustainable.

Throughout the degree you’ll put theory into practice through a range of individual and group projects. For instance, year 1 will see you take part in three projects using your skills to design, build and test real mechanical devices.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the Formula Student competition, working with other students to design and build a single-seater racing car.

Learning and assessment

Your learning experiences are varied – a mixture of:

  • formal lectures
  • practical lab sessions
  • tutorials and seminars
  • group work

Independent study is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide you with clear direction, while regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the programme provide all the support you may need.

Career prospects

Mechanical Engineering is a very diverse sector and graduate engineers are in high demand around the world. The sector offers a wide range of exciting careers in positions including:

  • Computer Aided Design Engineer
  • Product development Engineer
  • Modelling and simulation analyst
  • Manager
  • Project Manager

Recent graduates from this course have gone onto work for Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Horiba MIRA, Cummins, Precision Casting Corporation, Denso Marston, Carnaud MetalBox.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :      6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
  • TOEFL        :      overall 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading,17 in Writing,17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.             
  • PTE             :      overall score of at least 55, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests 

University of Bradford Highlights

Type of institute Public
Courses offered Undergraduate and graduate.
Mode of program Online and on-campus
Housing facilities Available
Financial aid Scholarships, loans, and grants.
Mode of application Online
Alumni strength 140,000
Student population 10,000+

University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.

Items Amount per annum (GBP)
Tuition and fees 15,000-22,000
Accommodation 2,140 – 6,080
Food, toiletries, and laundry (based on 50 per week) 2,100-2,550
Books and supplies 420-510
Mobile phone 420-510
Local Travel 420-510
Setup costs 500
Insurance for personal possessions 70
Estimated total 21,070-32,460

University of Bradford Application Process

Application fee: 20-25 GBP

Supporting documents:

  • Official transcripts of high school or college.
  • Proof of English language proficiency.
  • Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
  • CV or resume.
  • Letters of reference (2)
  • Work experience (graduates only)

English Proficiency Test Scores

Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements

Tests Minimum scores
IELTS 6.0 overall with nothing less than 5.0 in all components or 5.5 in each of the components for Tier 4 visa applicants
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English ISEII with Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, or ISE III with Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) 80 overall with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking for Tier 4 visa applicants
Pearson PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) Overall of 55, with at least 46 in each of the four components or 51 in all components for Tier 4 visa applicants
Cambridge Advanced Certificate and Cambridge Proficiency Certificate Grade C

Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 20,118

Total

£ 20,118