Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad)

取得日期：2026-10-02、2026-10-16

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/nuclear-engineering-study-abroad-beng-hons-h822/2027/

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Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons (H822) - Lancaster University

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Nuclear energy is so much more than power stations and reactors. It’s used in medical applications such as radiotherapy, scans and sterilisation; it creates carbon efficient energy contributing to reducing climate change; it powers space crafts; and even helps to make our food safe. Nuclear engineers focus on the design, application and maintenance of the systems and processes required to successfully utilise nuclear energy in these industries. It’s a highly skilled branch of engineering and graduates are well placed for the expansion of the nuclear industry over the next ten years. At Lancaster we have close connections to three nuclear energy sites within a 30 mile radius and you will benefit from site visits, project work and guest lectures.

Broaden your horizons

Enrich your university experience with a year overseas at one of our partner universities. In Year 3, head out to start your adventure and immerse yourself in a different cultural and academic community. We’ll support you all the way!

What to expect

Our four-year BEng Hons Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) degree starts with your general engineering first year and includes core themes of design, materials, thermodynamics and heat transfer, along with mathematics. You’ll share this experience with all our School of Engineering students, regardless of their specialisation. We think this makes you a well-rounded graduate, with excellent teamwork and communications skills, prepared for a career where you will often work in multidisciplinary teams.

In Year 2 is where you start to specialise in nuclear engineering and you will learn core themes such as nuclear science, nuclear engineering systems, decommissioning and nuclear safety taught by staff with world-leading expertise. Working in our two new engineering buildings with state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop your creativity and technical skills as you design, build and test to solve real-world problems.

Your final year enables you to apply your skills in an individual project, during which you will learn to use professional software and develop your research and design skills further. Previous examples of projects that you can work on include mixed field radiometrics, cosmic radiation monitoring and accelerator mass spectroscopy. You will also gain specialist knowledge in key nuclear applications, develop an interdisciplinary approach, and apply engineering principles to analyse key processes. This experience will allow you to grow and enhance your professional and discipline specific skills, and you will gain relevant real-world experience.

Take further steps towards professional engineering with management skills, project management, and industry engagement. Sustainability, safety, ethics and quality management are kept in focus too.

Personal development

You will develop valuable transferable skills that make you highly desirable to future employers, such as working in collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement systems. You will grow practical skills in testing, system maintenance, digital proficiencies, and the ability to consider and maintain work safety practices in the nuclear industry.

We hope you find your year overseas personally enriching. Our students often tell us that they return feeling more confident, self-assured and with a broader perspective to take into job interviews.

3 things our nuclear engineering students would like you to know:

All of us engineers share the same newly-built facilities. You’ll find us using nuclear instrumentation with the neutron and other radiation sources, using integrated software in the computer labs, or working collaboratively with lecturers and friends

The University’s nuclear research and industrial collaborations are big attractions for studying here. We’re also at a geographical advantage with Sellafield and Heysham Power Stations in the area

The University is highly-regarded for design in research and encourages young engineers to do things differently, so we’re designing and innovating as we learn

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Course accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Students will need to complete an approved format of Further Learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Nuclear engineering is a truly multi-disciplinary subject, going beyond just the provision of nuclear power for our electrical needs and expanding into sectors as diverse as medicine and space travel. From working in a nuclear power plant as a Nuclear Safety Engineer, to going into the automotive industry or medical and healthcare technology development, there are a wide range of career opportunities open to graduates from nuclear engineering courses – and some of our graduates even go on to further study and lead in their specialist field as academics. The ability to think creatively to solve problems, alongside your experience managing projects and applying practical and technical knowledge to novel scenarios will make you a desirable employee for careers that even sit outside of traditional engineering destinations. Graduates with our engineering degrees are well-paid too, with a median salary of £33,000, 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).

Here are just some of the roles that our BEng and MEng Nuclear Engineering students have progressed into upon graduating:

PhD Candidate – University of Bristol

CERN Research Fellow – CERN

Nuclear Safety Engineer – EDF Energy

Nuclear Graduates Scheme – Rolls Royce

Graduate Scheme – Sellafield Ltd

CE Safety Engineer – Amec Foster Wheeler

Nuclear Safety Engineer – Mott Macdonald

Global Manufacturing Trainee – Kraft Heinz

Operations Graduate – BAE Systems

Molecular Imaging Application Specialist – Bartec Technologies Ltd

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development. Visit our Employability section for full details.

Gain vital skills and experience

No matter which engineering degree you choose, you have the option to undertake a placement year working in industry, charity or public sector organisations like the NHS. It’s a great opportunity to build your professional skills while earning a salary. The experience can help you in many ways. It can guide your career choice, support your remaining studies and can make you more attractive to employers after you graduate. In recent years, Lancaster University students have taken work placements with EDF, Jaguar-Land Rover, Mercedes AMG, Network Rail and more.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

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A levels

ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Pre-2016 specifications: DDM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians units.

2016 specifications: DDM in an Engineering related subject to include Distinctions in the following units - Unit 1 Engineering Principles, Unit 7 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Unit 8 Further Engineering Mathematics is highly recommended.

BTEC in combination with A levels

Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. This should include sufficient content in Mathematics and a physical science.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either:

1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science

2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences

3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science

Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Only accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade B. The following subjects accepted at Distinction overall, alongside A level Mathematics grade B: Design and development for engineering manufacturing; Engineering, manufacturing, processing and control; Maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing. The following subjects considered on a case by case basis, alongside A level Mathematics grade B: Design, surveying and planning for construction; Building services engineering for construction; Onsite construction.

GCSE requirements

Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.

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Delivered in partnership with Lancaster University International Study Centre, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the Lancaster University International Study Centre for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

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Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.

Course structure

We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Where the course offers optional modules, they may not all be available every year.

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Applied Engineering Mathematics

In this module you will strengthen your mathematical skills and apply them to important engineering problems. Theory is presented in the context of real engineering scenarios so that both the mathematical technique itself and the engineering concept are both better understood. This includes extending integration into higher dimensions, and introducing linear algebra, including vectors and matrices, which are applied to solving problems on structural mechanics and electronic networks, for example. Methods of approximating and solving non-linear functions are discussed in order to show how hard problems can be simplified. Laplace transforms are introduced which reduce the complexity of differential equations allowing you to solve complex dynamic problems with relative ease. The theoretical development is supported by demonstration and implementation in MATLAB, a numerical analysis tool. By combining analytical techniques with computational tools, you’ll develop clear strategies for solving a wide range of engineering problems with confidence.

Engineering Science

This module explores the core principles of engineering science, connecting key concepts to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems. You will discover how physical principles associated with energy transfer, forces, kinetics, and atomic behaviour shape the function of structures, processes, and components laying the foundation for all engineering disciplines.

Topics include atomic and molecular behaviour in materials, charge movement, compound formation, and reaction kinetics. You will also examine forces from electrostatic, electromagnetic, and mechanical interactions, along with their effects on displacement, stress, current flow, and the behaviour of solids and fluids. You will also explore the operation of mechanical and electronic components in circuits, structures, and moving devices. Hands-on lab sessions will reinforce these concepts, providing practical experience and bringing theory to life.

Engineering Skills

This module will provide you with key practical skills that will allow you to design physical components, structures and systems and create functionality across all engineering disciplines. Whether you are a chemical engineer designing a heat exchanger, or a nuclear engineer designing a reactor, all engineers need to be able to generate and understand engineering drawings. Here you will use industry standard Computer Aided Design software to realise your designs.

You will also learn the formal design process so that you can create innovative and robust designs. Using a ‘Design for Manufacture’ focus, you will learn how your designs can be manufactured from a range of subtractive, additive and forming methods. You will give your designs functionality through PCB design and C programming. Learning C through a blend of interactive teaching methods will provide a strong foundation in computer programming and allow you to control system-level applications and embedded systems.

Engineering Systems

This module bridges engineering science with real-world applications, enabling you to design and implement industrially relevant systems. One stream focuses on sensor technology, amplifier design, and "front-end" circuits. You’ll apply electronics theory to build practical circuits and networks, exploring operational amplifiers, key components of analogue systems. You'll also develop an understanding of signals in both the time and frequency domains. Systems within the field of chemical engineering will be explored where essential concepts including batch, semi-batch, and continuous processes, as well as purge and recycle streams are fundamental. You’ll perform material balance and phase equilibrium calculations for steady-state (time-invariant) operations. Hands-on practical exercises and research workshops will prepare you for a capstone project that integrates principles and methods you’ve learned. This project challenges you to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to tackle a major societal issue, showcasing your problem-solving skills and engineering expertise.

Engineering Thermofluids

This module introduces thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, core principles that drive engineering solutions across all disciplines. Understanding how heat and fluid behave is crucial for engineers tackling real-world challenges, from designing efficient thermal management systems and heat exchangers to optimising industrial processes. You will explore the fundamental laws governing energy transfer and fluid flow, learning how these principles apply to practical engineering scenarios. In this module theoretical concepts are reinforced through experiments and observations. By directly engaging with real-world examples, you will develop a deep understanding of the mechanisms at play. The module is designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge, with practical exercises that reinforce and enable the extension to specialist knowledge in future years.

Fundamental Engineering Mathematics

This module covers key analytical techniques providing a foundation for all engineering programmes. Whether you are already familiar with these concepts or not, this module will bring everyone to the same level and make sure you have the mathematical tools to succeed. Techniques of primary importance to engineering such as complex numbers, differentiation and integration are covered to ensure you can understand and apply all the different methods available and solve real engineering problems during the supported sessions and beyond. This analysis is supported by practical lessons in the use of numerical techniques using tools such as MATLAB. These tools are used not only to show how techniques such as numerical integration are implemented in a way that enables you to generate solutions to any problem you may encounter as an engineer, but they also help you visualise and appreciate the meaning and implications to the analytical techniques used.

Engineering Materials

This module introduces the fundamentals of engineering materials, focusing on their structure, properties, and real-world applications. It covers atomic bonding, crystalline structures, defects, deformation mechanisms, and phase transformations, as well as failure analysis under complex loading conditions such as fatigue, creep, and environmental degradation. Students will also explore material characterization techniques, mechanical analysis, and material selection, with an emphasis on sustainability and lifecycle considerations. By studying this module, students will gain critical knowledge and skills to analyse material behaviour, predict failures, and select appropriate materials for engineering design. They will learn to interpret testing data, apply fracture mechanics concepts, and evaluate environmental impacts, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. A key feature of this module is its blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, preparing students for challenges in manufacturing and advanced material technologies.

Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer

Understanding how fluids move and how mass is transported is essential in engineering as these principles are applied across various industries, from energy production and manufacturing design to chemical and nuclear plants. In this module, you will explore the nature of fluids and their fundamental properties. You will develop a solid understanding of how fluids behave at rest (fluid mechanics) and in motion (fluid dynamics), and you will test your understanding in the lab. You will also gain insight into mass transfer principles, including molecular diffusion, convective mass transfer, and interfacial transport. These concepts are crucial for designing efficient separation processes, optimising chemical reactions, and developing sustainable engineering solutions.

Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal

In this module, you will explore the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the ultimate disposal of radioactive material. You will cover subjects and areas including a general introduction to the nuclear decommissioning market and related organisations, facility characterisation and final survey, the planning and costing of decommissioning projects, radiation issues, relevant aspects of health and safety, shielding, the use of Monte Carlo code in decommissioning, worker and environmental protection, demolition techniques and technologies, the use of robotics and automation in decommissioning, waste decontamination, packaging, transport and disposal, illustrative case studies of international nuclear decommissioning projects, regulation, land remediation, wasteforms, neutronics, managing criticality, inventory codes, and the ethical, economic, societal, environmental and safety implications of long-term nuclear waste storage. Further to a lecture series and periodic tutorials, you will participate in laboratory sessions dedicated to Monte Carlo codes, Inventory codes and radiological measurement using instrumentation.

Nuclear Engineering

This module begins with an exploration of nuclear engineering, tracing its history through key figures like Roentgen, the Curies, Otto Hahn, and Heisenberg. You'll examine pivotal events such as the Manhattan Project, enrichment challenges, and major accidents. Fundamentals of radioactivity, neutron properties, reaction modes, and reactor designs—including Captain Rickover, Pile 1 & 2, and Magnox—will also be covered, along with shielding physics. The second section delves into nuclear chemistry, focusing on electronic structure, bonding, and oxidation-reduction processes. You’ll study uranium’s chemistry, including its oxides and fluorides. By the end, you’ll grasp core nuclear engineering concepts, from fission and criticality to reactor comparisons. You’ll also explore how uranium is mined, processed, and refined, linking its chemical properties to nuclear applications. This module equips you with the knowledge to discuss historical influences, key principles, and the broader role of nuclear science.

Power Engineering

In this module, you will explore the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, power electronic converters and power systems. You will dive into detailed studies on a range of DC and AC machines. This includes the operating principles and control methods of brushed DC motors, brushless DC motors and induction motors. It also covers power generation with synchronous generators and induction generators. Additionally, you will explore power electronic converters, focusing on their application in solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and industrial actuators. You will also learn about how electrical power systems work from generation to distribution, including traditional and smart grids. Hands-on laboratory sessions and practical projects will give you valuable experience working with real-world equipment and simulations. By the end of the module, you will have a solid foundation in power engineering and develop skills to tackle real-world engineering challenges in the rapidly evolving power industry.

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

The module provides an integrated understanding of energy exchange mechanisms in engineering systems, focusing on heat and work transfer across different states and phases of matter. The module emphasises analysing gas and steam systems, refrigeration cycles, heat pump technologies, and reciprocating engines, enabling a competitive edge in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. You will understand how to measure and calculate thermodynamic properties for ideal and real fluids, analyse gas and steam systems, evaluate refrigeration and heat pump cycles and master the methods for heat transfer analysis, optimisation of energy processes and systems in consideration of heat transfer, energy conservation and energy availability. You will gain essential problem-solving skills and fundamental knowledge for industrial energy systems analysis and energy-efficient systems design, which is crucial for career development in mechanical, aerospace, and energy engineering.

Study Abroad

Study at one of our approved international partner universities in your year abroad. This will help you to develop your global outlook, expand your professional network, and gain cultural and personal skills. It is also an opportunity to gain a different perspective on your major subject through studying the subject in another country.

You will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and also have the opportunity to study modules from other subjects offered by the host university.

Places at overseas partners vary each year and have previously included universities in Australia, the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and Asia.

Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship

In this module, you will gain essential skills in engineering management, covering key areas such as scheduling, project risk management, quality management, and cost and resource management. You will also explore entrepreneurial topics, including business model generation, market segmentation, and effective communication of business proposals. At the heart of the module is a group business proposal, where you will apply management theory from lectures and entrepreneurial workshops. Through presentations, pitches, and valuable insights from industry experts, you will develop your business ideas with creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset—focusing on idea generation, start-ups, and venture planning. With a strong emphasis on ethical engineering and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), this module will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take on management roles and drive positive change in your future career.

Individual Project

In this individual project, you will deepen your understanding of a specific engineering topic of your choice. You will conduct a detailed review of the topic, which will serve as a foundation for enhancing the technical content of your project. Depending on the nature of your work, you may need to perform computer simulations, mathematical analyses, and/or practical experiments. You will be assigned a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen field and will provide guidance on both the technical aspects and project management. Additionally, you will receive support from academic staff, postgraduate students, and technical personnel.

Nuclear Medicine

In this module, you will explore advanced concepts and practical applications of reaction engineering to clean chemical synthesis, environmental protection and manufacture of commodity chemicals. Through the study of established industrially relevant processes, you will develop a comprehensive understanding and practical competence in chemical and biochemical reactors of heterogeneous systems, enabling you to design and analyse effective processes. Beginning with the kinetics concept in homogeneous chemical and biochemical systems and progressing throughout the heterogeneous systems to the transport phenomena of heat, mass and flow, you will gain hands-on experience in designing, implementing and analysing their realistic behaviour. This module will equip you with the computational tools to generate the mathematical models supported by commercial tools like MATLAB, Microsoft Excel and computational fluid dynamics. Throughout the module, you will develop essential skills that prepare you for the challenges of modern reaction engineering where fundamental concepts and numerical methods are increasingly intertwined.

Nuclear Monitoring and Protection

In this module you will study a range of nuclear instrumentation applications. This includes radiation detection modalities; data analysis and interpretation; the detection and measurement of energy, count level, energy spectra and dose; safety issues associated with nuclear instrumentation. Furthermore, you are given the ability to design an entire radiation detection system dependent on the scenario and are introduced to the mathematical analysis required to convert the output you might encounter from set-up to real life radiological data.

Power Electronics and Applications

This module introduces power electronic switching devices and their role in single-phase and three-phase converters and inverters. You'll learn to analyse power electronic circuits, calculate switching losses, and design snubbers and electricity grid stabilisers. You will also learn to design medium- and high-frequency transformers for isolated power converters. You'll also develop control systems and gate drivers for power electronic devices. Beyond theory, you'll explore real-world applications, including using converters and inverters to control motors and generators in industrial settings. You'll also see how these technologies drive green energy solutions, such as wind turbines and solar power systems. By the end, you'll have the skills to design efficient, high-performance power electronics for modern energy and industrial applications.

Fees and funding

Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, starting at the beginning of each academic year.

Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are:

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Additional costs for this course

It will be necessary for students to purchase clothing for use in laboratories which is approximately £30. The University pays for student membership of the Institute of Engineering and Technology where appropriate plus contributes to specialist software and workshop materials.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2026 or 2027, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. visa or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

What is my fee status?

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Fees in subsequent years

Home fees are subject to annual review, and are liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

Fees for study abroad and work placements

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.

Scholarships and bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.

You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status:

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Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship

A generous donation from the family of Tom Millen will enable two outstanding Engineering students to benefit from a bursary of £1,500.

This award is in memory of Tom Millen, who served as Superintendent of Laboratories and Workshops in the School of Engineering at Lancaster University. He began working for the School in 1969 and retired in 1977. He believed passionately in the value of education and his family are generously supporting the award to recognise and support social mobility and widening access to higher education.

Each year, a £1,500 bursary will be offered to support two Engineering students who have performed at a high academic level at the start of their studies at Lancaster. It will be awarded to two first-year students during their second year who meet the following criteria:

The recipients must be home fee-paying students

The recipients must be in receipt of the Lancaster Bursary

The recipients must pass all modules in the academic year on the first attempt and achieve the highest overall aggregate score from all modules

The two awards will be presented to recipients of different gender identities, in line with our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

The bursary will be given in three £500 instalments over the course of the academic year. You do not need to apply for the scholarship - the selection process is internal.

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Keep your options open

If you're unsure of which area of specialisation you'd like to go into upon application, you can use the UCA code H100 Engineering to leave your options open. The common first year lets you change your specialisation allowing a more informed choice at the end of year one, subject to meeting the requirements of that course.

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Main Lab

Our Main Engineering Lab is a large and spacious, double-floored room home to the Engineering Strongfloor, Robotics area, and Wind Tunnel. Here is where you'll get the opportunity to load test materials and constructions, and work on projects involving robotics or renewable energy.

Electronics Lab

Our Electronics Lab is equipped with equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies to allow you to undertake prototyping and practical work in electronics.

Additive Manufacturing Lab

Our Additive Manufacturing Lab comes equipped with a number of 3D printers and laser-based additive machines to fabricate items that wouldn't be possible using more traditional subtractive methods.

Chemical Engineering Lab

The Chemical Engineering Teaching Lab is where you'll in small groups to rotate around an assortment of experimental apparatus to engage and learn about industrial processes along with the associated health and safety, COSHH assessment, and substance controls.

Teaching Lab

Our Teaching Lab houses a variety of engineering apparatus that you'll get to use throughout your degree, from 3D printers and robotics arms, to CNC machines.

Breakout space

Within the School of Engineering, we have a dedicated Breakout Space for you to get together with other students and collaborate on work, or otherwise socialise in your downtime between lectures, workshops, and labs.

Computer labs

The labs are fully equipped with all the software you'll need in order to create virtual prototypes of your projects or systems.

Engineering Projects Lab

Engineering Projects make up a significant proportion of most of our Engineering degrees and involve a great deal of collaboration with your peers. This space is dedicated for you to work on these projects, allowing you the room to create and test prototypes.

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A place for Laura

“From a professional standpoint, I feel as though my technical skills have been honed across the board through the many taught modules and a diverse range of project work. Progression through the years has seen an increased focus on independent learning, which in turn has helped me recognise how and where to apply the theory I have been taught and deploy the tools in my arsenal.

I have loved my time here, and that is in no small part due to my course and department. Given that the Lancaster cohort size is relatively small, I feel that I have really had the opportunity to build good rapport with coursemates and lecturers alike.

On top of this, the course is a very nice balance between theory and practice. There are numerous opportunities right from first year to work on extended projects, which gives a fantastic opportunity to test your theory and apply your learning. I would absolutely recommend this course to future students! The nuclear industry is an incredibly dynamic environment, with continuously expanding avenues of development – be that fission, fusion or medicine. This course offers an extensive dive into each of these sectors, developing a nuclear conscious mindset to tackle problems in this industry.”

Laura - MEng Nuclear Engineering

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課程頁官方原文 ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/nuclear-engineering-study-abroad-beng-hons-h822/2027/ 取得日期：2026-10-02

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