Mechanical Engineering
BEng
Undergraduate
September 2025, September 2026
Overview
Combine your creative flair and technical skill with a Product Design Engineering degree from Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU).
Our degree has been designed in collaboration with IMecE, a leading professional industry body, and will enable you to transform your ideas into physical, practical solutions.
With the foundation year, you'll build a strong academic base. You'll learn essential skills in mathematics, programming, applied science, and engineering, all of which are key to your success in the main degree.
At CCCU, this industry-focussed degree will enable you to critically think and collaborate with others so you can produce practical solutions that have commercial potential. You’ll learn how to integrate engineering and design skills via practical and industry related design projects, transforming you into a confident and creative product design engineer.
You’ll use the pioneering CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to problem solve mechanical engineering issues. The CDIO approach is an international engineering education model, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It allows you to learn in a practical, hands-on way to find creative, evaluated solutions to industry related engineering challenges. We are one of the only handful of universities in the UK to offer CDIO.
What's more, with a Product Design Engineering degree from CCCU, you'll get prepared for a variety of sectors including consumer products, aerospace, and health.
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UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | EEE if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. BBC if not. |
| BTEC | PPP if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. DMM if not |
| Access | Pass 45 Credits in a related subject. 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits in a non-related subject. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 – 28 points depending on subjects studied |
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Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
*Modules subject to approval
How you’ll learn
For each 30-credit module you will be scheduled 66 hours (6 hours per week) of contact through a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions with a focus on hands-on learning wherever possible. There will be extra drop-in sessions available such as help with maths and statistics, careers support and training, and open workshops where you can access the machine shop/engineering lab spaces and gain further support.
You will spend a significant portion of your time outside of scheduled classes engaging in independent learning. This involves actively reading textbooks and research articles, watching videos/tutorials to deepen your understanding of the module content. Completing assignments, such as problem sets or essays/coursework, will help you apply your knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Effective time management will be essential as you prepare for assessments like exams or presentations.
Collaborating with peers through group work or discussions will enhance your learning experience and provide different perspectives. Supporting resources, such as reading materials, drop-in sessions for support (technical and non-technical skills such as writing or referencing), will be available to address any challenges you encounter.
To complete a module, you can expect to dedicate approximately 200 hours of your time. This includes class attendance, independent study, group work, and preparation for assessments. While this may seem like a significant investment, it is important to remember that this time is crucial for developing a deep understanding of the subject matter and achieving your academic goals.
The course is delivered by a team of experienced academics combined with skilled technical staff. The majority of the teaching team are also independent researchers in their respective fields. This ensures a comprehensive learning experience, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application.
In addition to academic input, we are committed to providing you with a comprehensive understanding of industry practices. To achieve this, we incorporate guest lectures from industry who bring real-world experience and insights into the module.
PhD students, under the close supervision of academic staff, might contribute to tutorials or laboratory sessions to provide peer support and share their research insights. You could be a part of the research journey and build your skill set as you navigate through the course.
This blended approach ensures that you develop both the theoretical foundation and practical skills required to excel in your chosen career path.
You'll start by collaborating on group projects to learn teamwork and problem-solving. As you progress, you'll take on individual challenges, including research projects and industry sourced CDIO projects. Along with technical skills the course is designed to help improve your communication skills, to help prepare you for a role in industry or academia.Stuart LambertCourse Director
How you’ll be assessed
Your journey to becoming an engineer will begin by building a strong foundation in teamwork and communication, assessed through group projects, presentations, and peer evaluations. You will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills through collaborative problem-solving activities, case studies, and individual assignments such as exams, lab reports and other coursework.
Throughout the course there will be ample formative support to help you improve and get better at presenting your work through the various modes of assessment. Time management and organizational abilities will be essential and will be developed through project planning and execution.
As you progress, you will take on leadership roles and face ethical dilemmas, which will be assessed through group projects, case studies, and class discussions. Your ability to adapt and persevere will be tested through a variety of project challenges.
In your final year, you will focus on independent learning and research, culminating in a major project dissertation. Your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both in writing (technical reports, journal papers, lab reports, reflection etc) and verbally (oral and poster presentations, elevators pitches, etc) will be assessed through various means.
This diverse range of assessment methods will help you develop a well-rounded skill set and prepare you for the challenges of a professional engineering career.
Your future career
As a product design engineer, you’ll firstly be an engineer, so you’ll have access to varied career options in engineering generally, in manufacturing sectors which specialise in component manufacturing, particular production sectors, and material and machine technologies.
Product design engineers also work extensively in consulting alongside product development teams who offer broad design consultancy or industry specific design and engineering product and service development. Alternatively, you might wish to progress your studies with a Master’s.
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Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time - Foundation Year 0 | £9,535 | £15,500 |
| Full-time - years 1-3 | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
The tuition fees relate to 2025/26 only. Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom based subjects, as set by the UK Government.
Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government.
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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