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Spent your life taking things apart to see how they work? This could be the course for you. Our Mechanical Engineering MEng teaches you how to design objects and systems with motion.
Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of engineering principles to design objects with motion. The fundamental engineering principles include mechanics, materials, thermo-fluids and computer-aided design.
Our MEng degree uses our experience of providing a rounded education to graduates. This ensures you’re prepared to work in a range of industrial sect...
**Course Overview**<br/><br/>Spent your life taking things apart to see how they work? This could be the course for you. Our Mechanical Engineering MEng teaches you how to design objects and systems with motion. <br/><br/>Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of engineering principles to design objects with motion. The fundamental engineering principles include mechanics, materials, thermo-fluids and computer-aided design.<br/><br/>Our MEng degree uses our experience of providing a rounded education to graduates. This ensures you’re prepared to work in a range of industrial sectors.<br/><br/>You’ll also develop skills in user needs and business plan development. There’s an optional placement route to spend a year in industry between Year 2 and Year 3.<br/><br/>This course is informed by our Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology (ADMT) research centre and the Jost Institute of Tribotechnology.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn how to take products from design to manufacture, and graduate ready to capitalise on the career opportunities in one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from the latest high-quality equipment available in our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre featuring an additive manufacturing (3D printing) lab, rapid prototyping, CNC workshop, computing labs and more.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and various research groups and work with a diverse group of students and staff on innovation and research projects<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have the opportunity to join the Innovation Club and work with a group of students and staff on projects. <br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience. <br/><br/><br/>- Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities. <br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations**<br/><br/><br/>- This MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as meeting the academic requirement for membership and registration for Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council.<br/><br/><br/>- This MEng course is professionally accredited by the IMechE (which represents mechanical engineers and the engineering profession) as fulfilment of the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.<br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers**<br/><br/>Mechanical Engineering can lead to a diverse career in aerospace, the automotive industry, biotechnology, computing and electronics, energy conversion, the Ministry of Defence and research development.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Preston Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H300
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
104
including Maths and Physics or STEM subject.
104 UCAS points including Maths at grade A, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade A. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
104 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths, Physics or a STEM subject. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
Pass IB Diploma including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects, including Maths at HL5, and Physics or a STEM subject at HL5. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
DMM
Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
D*D
Engineering BTEC - Merit in Electrical and Electronic Principles and in ONE of the following; Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians OR Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems at Merit
Not Accepted
104 UCAS points including Maths at grade D, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade D. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C. (Relevant STEM subjects are Applied Science, Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics)
M
including Maths and Physics
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