Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng

IB score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates IB requirements:

One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in Physics or SL7 in Physics. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.

Only one of Maths or Physics can be accepted at SL. For those taking both at SL, applications will be considered for entry onto the foundation year.

6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

AAA / AABB - A in Maths and either Physics or Further Maths or any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Design, Electronics.

GCSE English grade 4 (C).

General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC Nationals

The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example, you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please also see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – D*DD including Distinction in units:

• Engineering Principles
• Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and
• Further Engineering Maths

Applicants who are predicted D*DD or higher with Distinction in required units will be considered for Year 1 entry as above. Applicants with lower overall predictions or lower grades in required units should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation course (H100).

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – DDD + A in A level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A Levels – D*D + A in A Level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering or Science and A Levels – D + A in A Level Maths and A in A Level Physics or Further Maths

Access to HE Diploma

Unfortunately the Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for entry on to this course. Applicants with Access to HE Diploma courses should apply for our Engineering and Physical Science Foundation course (H100).

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.