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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in Top-Up

University of Sunderland

  • Sunderland, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Sunderland campus

About the program

One-year top-up to a full honours degree in mechanical engineering.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Mechanical Engineering in Top-Up
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Engineering employers such as GSK
  • Northumbrian Water
  • Hitachi and Parametrics Technology

Curriculum

  • One-year top-up (120 credits) after an HND
  • foundation degree or UK level 5 engineering study. Topics: electrical principles
  • mechanics
  • manufacturing and materials
  • microprocessors and thermofluids
  • taught by staff using industry experience and research in manufacturing systems.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • The typical entry requirement is successful completion of one of the following: HND or Foundation Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related subject 240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject We also require GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or above in maths and

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,500 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunderland campus
Faculty or schoolEngineering
DepartmentEngineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.