Universities for Engineering
I am currently thinking of these courses for universities. I know in engineering it's highly recommended to do a MEng to become chartered, but I don't think my predicted grades (i think they'll be ABB/AAB) will allow me so I plan to do well enough in university to hopefully switch to the MEng course. I'm eligible for practically all contextual offers.
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Reply 1
Just make sure wherever you’re applying to is accredited by the IMechE, or you’ll struggle to get charted by any worthy institute.
If you’re wanting to do a masters, you’ll want to make sure their industry links and research focusses align with your own interests.
For example, in my own field, Uni of Leeds is arguably the best for bio/med/mechanical engineering tied to skeletal reconstruction and the most prominent uni at relevant conferences.
If you’re wanting to do a masters, you’ll want to make sure their industry links and research focusses align with your own interests.
For example, in my own field, Uni of Leeds is arguably the best for bio/med/mechanical engineering tied to skeletal reconstruction and the most prominent uni at relevant conferences.
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 2
Original post
by opiugI am currently thinking of these courses for universities. I know in engineering it's highly recommended to do a MEng to become chartered, but I don't think my predicted grades (i think they'll be ABB/AAB) will allow me so I plan to do well enough in university to hopefully switch to the MEng course. I'm eligible for practically all contextual offers.
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Thanks for your question and it’s great to hear that you are interested in studying here at UofG!
In this situation, we advise that you submit an enquiry directly to the University. This will allow for the correct team to answer your query promptly.
You can submit an enquiry here - gla.ac.uk/study/enquire/
Alternatively, our admissions team are available via Live Chat Monday-Friday 10am – 4pm (UK Time) (https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/enquire) Just click the purple speech bubble located in the bottom right-hand side of the screen.
All the best,
Elise, Student Rep
2nd Year Mechanical Engineering
Reply 3
Original post
by opiugI am currently thinking of these courses for universities. I know in engineering it's highly recommended to do a MEng to become chartered, but I don't think my predicted grades (i think they'll be ABB/AAB) will allow me so I plan to do well enough in university to hopefully switch to the MEng course. I'm eligible for practically all contextual offers.
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Hello @opiug,
I am glad to hear that you are considering studying Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster! As you are aware our entry grades for BEng Mechanical Engineering are ABB, with further requirements of attaining certain grades in GCSE Maths and English. I would really recommend you speaking with our admissions team, available at [email protected] , they will be able to provide the best knowledge when it comes to contextual offers!
Lancaster appears to be a great place to study Mechanical Engineering, with us ranking in the top 10 nationally in The Guardian University Guide 2024 making us a great place to secure a great employability, with some of our BEng and MEng Mechanical Engineering students going on to work in companies like Johnson and Johnson, BAE Systems and RAL Space to name a few.
If you have any further questions regarding your potential study at Lancaster or about life here in general, please feel free to ask away!
Taylor (Lancaster Uni Student Ambassador)
Reply 4
Original post
by opiugI am currently thinking of these courses for universities. I know in engineering it's highly recommended to do a MEng to become chartered, but I don't think my predicted grades (i think they'll be ABB/AAB) will allow me so I plan to do well enough in university to hopefully switch to the MEng course. I'm eligible for practically all contextual offers.
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Hi @opiug!
The choices you are considering sound really exciting.
In regards to whether you should I apply for contextual minimum grades, I would say: absolutely yes! Universities make contextual offers because we want to nurture the talent of students from all backgrounds. We recognise that social barriers may have prevented you from getting the grades you are very much deserving of.
Yes, taking a foundation year will mean paying for another year of university. However, if you are super interested in a specific course but missing the entry requirements for Year One, I would strongly encourage you to pursue this route. You would be able to get a student loan to cover the foundation year, just like any other year of study. Additionally, upon graduating, you would pay back the same percentage of your earnings as every other UK graduate, regardless of the size of your loan.
At Nottingham, we offer a Foundation Year which requires BBB. If you successfully complete it, you are guaranteed progression onto your chosen degree, whether that is Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical or Civil Engineering. There are lots of options to choose from, and we encourage you to follow your interests as they develop!
You may also be eligible for Year One entry to our BEng Mechanical Engineering course, which has a contextual offer of AAB. Importantly, any student who is successful in the BEng can transfer onto our MEng course.
Good luck with your decision! If you'd like to ask any questions, I am more than happy to help.
Ella (Official Rep, University of Nottingham)
Reply 5
Original post
by opiugI am currently thinking of these courses for universities. I know in engineering it's highly recommended to do a MEng to become chartered, but I don't think my predicted grades (i think they'll be ABB/AAB) will allow me so I plan to do well enough in university to hopefully switch to the MEng course. I'm eligible for practically all contextual offers.
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Currently my options are:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Glasgow. ABB contextual (Did Sutton Trust). Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Edinburgh. AAA-ABB standard. ABB contextual
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Lancaster. ABB standard. Visited.
- BEng Mechanical Engineering University of Durham. AAB contextual
I am thinking of applying for chemical engineering instead of mechanical for Manchester, as in Y1 & 2 the modules are similar and I'm hoping to switch in the first year if my grades are okay to Mechanical. I like chemical engineering too, so if I can't it won't be the worst thing that could happen.
Currently I'm thinking of these 2 courses at Manchester (Visited):
- BEng/MEng Integrated foundation year for Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: BBB standard
- BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Manchester. Grades: AAB contextual (90% I'm eligible for contextual offer. I do the MAP programme too so I'm sure it'll get reduced either way.)
I'm thinking of Leeds and maybe Birmingham too.
Questions:
- Will applying for the contextual minimum grades be okay? Or would be it better to find universities with lower grade boundaries?
- Is it okay to apply for a different discipline in my UCAS? I haven't specified much on my personal statement in terms of specifics, and I think I'll have a better chance getting into Manchester if I applied for chemical. The foundation year is OK, but it's an extra £9.250k a year.
- I heard UCL and King's aren't so good for engineering, are the universities above considered good for employers? Any suggestions considering my list so far at any more to look at (not Southampton)?
Morning, I would suggest you have a look at Strathclyde as I know they used to have an excellent Engineering Department (admittedly a few years ago now) and also my son had a look at Loughborough too and loved it so I would suggest you have a look at them - or at least look at the course overview/options
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