BEng Engineering

At the University of Birmingham, the Engineering BEng is all about turning your ideas into reality. From the moment you start, you’ll get hands-on experience with real engineering tools, projects, and technologies. Instead of just learning the theory, you’ll actually design, build, and test your work — just like professional engineers do. The course gives you plenty of opportunities to collaborate, experiment, and gain the confidence to tackle real-world challenges.

Here’s how you’ll learn through experience at Birmingham:

• Makerspace & Design Centre – a cutting-edge creative hub packed with over 30 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and advanced tools for machining, electronics, and prototyping. It’s where ideas move from sketch to finished design.

• Virtual Reality & Design Visualisation – step into immersive VR labs like the BIM Cave to visualise and interact with engineering models in 3D, helping you see how your designs work in real space.

• Integrated Design Projects – from your very first year, you’ll work on design projects that blend theory and practice, developing creative solutions to real engineering problems.

• Hands-on lab sessions – test materials, explore fluid mechanics, and apply your classroom learning through experiments guided by expert tutors.

• Industry experience & internships – through The B-Experienced Internship Programme, you can gain professional experience with companies across the UK or abroad. The university also provides support and funding options to make these placements accessible.

• Collaborative learning – you’ll work alongside students from civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, learning how different fields come together to solve complex challenges.

• Strong industry links – Birmingham has close relationships with employers and a dedicated Industrial Liaison Officer who helps connect students with placements and career opportunities.

Graduate Outcomes (summary):
Graduates from Birmingham’s BEng Engineering course leave ready to make an impact in industry. Most step straight into rewarding careers across engineering fields, with starting salaries around £32,000, and enjoy strong growth as they gain experience. Your degree opens doors to roles where you can design, build, and improve real-world systems and technologies.

Typical job roles you could pursue:

• Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineer

• Design or Systems Engineer

• Project Engineer or Engineering Consultant

• Research & Development Engineer

What’s on offer to help you get there:

• Career support: The University’s Careers Network is with you every step of the way—helping you craft CVs, prepare for interviews, access job fairs, and connect with employers. The Industrial Liaison Officer links students to placements and real-world projects.

• Employment stats & salaries: Around 88% of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months, with starting salaries typically around £32,000. Career growth is strong, with many moving into senior roles within a few years.

• Industry connections: The course has strong links with leading companies like Jaguar Land Rover, IBM, Atkins, and BMW, giving you opportunities for placements, live projects, and networking.

• Accreditation value: This programme is professionally accredited, meaning your degree counts toward Chartered Engineer status—giving you long-term credibility in the field.

• Graduate outcomes: Most graduates find themselves in roles that directly use their engineering knowledge, whether designing systems, managing projects, or innovating new technologies.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve completed the BEng, you have plenty of options to deepen your expertise:

• Move on to a Master’s degree in a specialised engineering field, such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.

• Pursue an MEng pathway to achieve the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

• Explore research degrees (MRes/PhD) in areas like sustainable technologies, robotics, or smart systems.

• Combine engineering with business studies through programmes like Engineering Management or Technology Innovation MSc to broaden your career opportunities.