Engineering BEng (Hons)
UCAS code: H100
Interested in a career as an engineer but can’t decide on a specialism? Join our BEng (Hons) Engineering degree and gain a broad understanding of Engineering. Study the many topics that contribute to the discipline on a course designed in conjunction with employers in industry.
Overview
| Course length: | 3 years full-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2025 September 2026 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Subject(s): | Engineering |
| Faculty: | Arts and Sciences |
| Department: | Engineering |
Our BEng (Hons) Engineering degree has been designed to meet the interdisciplinary needs of the industry. Packed with optional modules, the course gives you the flexibility to study topics that interest you most. Studying the broader subject of engineering is one of the most popular routes, and this course also meets the academic requirements needed to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
You’ll study topics including electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and robotics. In the final year of study we’ll teach you the engineering research and development methods you’ll need to succeed in your end-of-course independent multidisciplinary research and development project.
You’ll graduate with an understanding of the different topics that contribute to the engineering discipline, as well as other supporting subjects related to computer science.
Course features
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Sandwich year option available
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Studying abroad option available
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International students can apply
What you'll study
In Year 1 we’ll cover the foundations that will ensure your success throughout the course. We’ll provide an introduction to computer programming and computer aided design. You’ll also study introductory mathematics in an engineering context, and the fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering. You’ll also start to develop the soft skills needed by a professional engineer and have the option to explore specialist study in either electronic circuits or engineering materials.
In Year 2 we’ll build on some of the topics you’ve studied in Year 1. This will include the development of your professional engineering skills and advanced mathematical concepts. You’ll get to shape the rest of your second year by choosing from an array of optional modules. Topics on offer include Robotics and AI, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics.
In Year 3, you can continue to tailor your studies to your interests through the choice of optional modules. You might explore manufacture and design, electric motors and power drives, or mechatronics, to name a few. We’ll also teach you the methods you’ll need to succeed in researching and developing an engineering project, as well as the importance of commercial awareness within engineering. Finally, you’ll bring all of your learning together in a major individual project that will showcase your skills and knowledge.
How you'll study
We design our teaching methods in consultation with some of the leading employers in the region. You’ll be taught in our engineering and computing laboratories for many of your classes, and we focus on your activities as a way of learning.
Our lessons are highly interactive allowing you to look at practical applications of concepts and study real life cases. You will work with your peers in workshops, seminars, group tutorials and practical exercises, enabling you to expand the essential people skills to complement your technical ability.
On a full-time basis, teaching will typically take place over two to three days per week.
How you'll be assessed
The methods of assessment vary from module to module and may consist of coursework, portfolios and exams. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes both of these forms, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.
Who will be teaching you
You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development, while also benefitting from guest lectures delivered by industry experts. The programme team are specialists in engineering and computing and are active researchers. Their research feeds directly into the teaching of the programme, ensuring that you will learn about the latest developments within subjects while gaining the skills and knowledge required to meet industrial needs.
Academic staff are also regular contributors to conferences and journals, frequently engaging with the wider business and academic environment in disseminating knowledge and delivering impact.
Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.
Entry criteria
Typical offer 112-120 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent.
For students studying BTEC, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering is preferred. Typical offers will be DMM, with grade Merit or above in one of the following units:
- to solve engineering problems
- engineering mathematics
You should also have GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
Example offers
| Qualification | Requirement |
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| A Level | BBC-BBB. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) | Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). |
| T Level | Overall grade of Merit. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. |
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Fair Entry Criteria
Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.
How to apply
Apply full-time
Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.
Apply part-time
Complete our online application form if you want to study this course on a part-time basis.
International
Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
If you join a full time undergraduate degree at Edge Hill University, we will guarantee you the offer of a room in our halls of residence for the first year of your course.
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Facilities
The Department of Engineering benefits from the facilities provided by the state-of-the-art £13m Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Engineering and Physics, as well as Computing, IT and Mathematics students. Our modern engineering teaching laboratories are equipped with a range of industry-standard, test and measurement equipment, and leading analytical software.
There are dedicated specialist laboratories for materials engineering and electronics circuits, in addition to an abundance of computer facilities. Other on-campus purpose built engineering laboratories are dedicated to electrical machines and power drives, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Learning resources include oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, thermodynamic temperature measurement, digital hydraulic bench equipment, a tensile tester machine, electronics training kits, single and 3-phase transformers, a 3-D printer, and robotic arm kits, plus MATLAB and SolidWorks software platforms.
Teaching and learning are supported by the web-based platform Blackboard Ultra Virtual learning Environment. The library is well-stocked with recommended print books and e-books and subscribes to high-impact technical e-Journals. The university subscribes to LinkedIn Learning, which provides free and unlimited access to thousands of high-quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts.
Assistive and accessible technologies include Read&Write text to speech software, Caption Ed to facilitate ease of note taking, and a mind mapping tool. The university provides specific workshops on academic skills for students who have a specific learning difficulty or disability.
Where you'll study
Learning resources
Finance
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,535
a year
International
£17,000
a year
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.
Money Matters
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.
Your future career
An Engineering degree opens the door to a variety of career options. Graduates find opportunities for careers in areas including; electronic engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, network design, energy and power generation, project management and systems analysis.
Potential graduate roles include:
· Electrical Engineer
· Mechanical Engineer
· Quality Assurance Officer
· Radiocommunications Engineer
· Research and Development Engineer
· Technical Consultant
Graduates can move into a wide variety of organisations including academic institutions, engineering consultancies and design practices, energy suppliers, government agencies, product developers, research organisations, and telecommunications operators.
Alternatively, you might want to take your transferable skills to other industries such as accountancy or teaching. Whatever you decide, we’ll support you as you explore what’s right for you.
Our dedicated employability team work closely with the University’s Careers Centre. Throughout your degree, they’ll provide you with timetabled employability sessions and ongoing support during internships and placements.
Course changes
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
