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University of Derby

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top Up)

England, United Kingdom · UCAS H2TU

Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£17,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H2TU

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Derby offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
18,895
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
14.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
71.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£17,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
18,895
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
14%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.2/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Derby offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students18,895
Student-to-Staff Ratio20:1
International Students14%
Safety Index (indicative)7.2/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
71%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D.
  • Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Engineering

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£17,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£584/mo
Food & Groceries£225/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,019
Annual living costs£12,229/yr