Free Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Degree in Bristol

CostFREE
Duration5 years
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release

About this course

Free Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Degree Course in Bristol. Classes run at UWE Bristol, on a day or block release basis over five years.

You stay in work while you study. The course covers core engineering concepts, computer-aided design, manufacturing management, and simulation. You apply what you learn directly in your workplace. Entry requires GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, and at least a grade C in A-level Maths.

You'll finish with a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Who this course is for

Study our Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship to gain a BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing degree accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Benefit from industry-standard facilities and equipment in our new Engineering Building, as well as opportunities for factory visits.

Our Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to progress their engineering career by gaining a university degree. Based on the BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing course, this apprenticeship will allow you to develop your expertise while remaining in work.

Our new inclusive, problem-based curriculum will broaden our engineering audience, enabling learners from a wider range of backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering. To date, we’re the first university in the UK to transform our curriculum alongside constructing a new engineering building.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of central engineering concepts and learn to apply them directly to practical challenges in your workplace. You’ll develop professional skills to use throughout your career, including creative problem solving, manufacturing management, computer-aided design (CAD), modelling, simulation, teamwork and innovation.

As a student engineer, you’ll start your professional journey towards becoming an incorporated or chartered engineer from day one. You’ll learn by doing, applying and revisiting your early skills through embedded project weeks and development of digital and physical prototypes, as you would in practice.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths A-level subjects: Grade C or above in Maths EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and a pass at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modelling.
  • You'll learn manufacturing management principles and how to apply them at work.
  • You'll study simulation and engineering analysis techniques.
  • You'll practise creative problem solving on real engineering challenges.
  • You'll build skills in teamwork and project management.
  • You'll develop an understanding of core mechanical and manufacturing engineering concepts.
  • You'll begin your journey toward incorporated or chartered engineer status.

How you will learn

You'll study through a mix of classroom sessions and workplace practice. In year one, you attend UWE Bristol two to two and a half days per week. From years two to four, attendance drops to one day per week. Learning is problem-based, so you apply theory directly to your job. Assessment includes coursework, practical projects, and end-point assessment as part of the apprenticeship standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. UWE Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Manufacturing Engineer, designs and improves production processes in industry.
  • Mechanical Engineer, works on the design and development of mechanical systems.
  • Design Engineer, creates technical drawings and product specifications using CAD.
  • Production Engineer, oversees manufacturing operations and quality control.
  • Process Engineer, optimises engineering workflows and systems.
  • Project Engineer, manages technical projects from planning through to delivery.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Engineer status (IMechE), the next step after gaining experience with your BEng degree.
  • MEng or MSc in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, for those who want to specialise further at postgraduate level.
  • Engineering management qualifications, useful if you move into a leadership or operations role.