If you get a CCC, there are still a few unis you can get into that will bring you somewhere. The following unis seem to have a good combination of job prospects, course satisfaction, and a nice score on the THE student experience survey.
- Hull (also wanna add the city is MUCH nicer than people say, and its darn cheap. It is also an hour away from Leeds and decently large).
- Harper Adams (very agriculture focused, maybe that puts you off)
- Portsmouth (pretty good too)
- Plymouth (bit too remote, even if the town is of a nice size)
- Teesside (Middlesborough is a bit meh but atleast it is close to Newcastle)
Check these out to find which one would be the best backup for you. Birmingham City seems to be quite *****y at MechEng. A 2.1 from any of them, combined with a solid CV should land you a job.