Are you fascinated by technology and design? Primarily problem solvers, mechanical engineers design, create and use tools and methods in every industry from atomic physics to space exploration. They play a vital role in tackling problems that affect us all such as energy security; efficient manufacturing and smart cities. Our engineering students are taught by enthusiastic staff with strong industry links who use laboratory sessions and physical demonstrations to reinforce academic learning.
Our accredited MEng Mechanical Engineering is designed to start your journey to bec...
Are you fascinated by technology and design? Primarily problem solvers, mechanical engineers design, create and use tools and methods in every industry from atomic physics to space exploration. They play a vital role in tackling problems that affect us all such as energy security; efficient manufacturing and smart cities. Our engineering students are taught by enthusiastic staff with strong industry links who use laboratory sessions and physical demonstrations to reinforce academic learning.<br/><br/>Our accredited MEng Mechanical Engineering is designed to start your journey to becoming a qualified professional mechanical engineer. Our engineering courses rely strongly on practical work and you will develop your design skills throughout the course. We offer the opportunity to undertake a paid placement year to help consolidate and develop your engineering knowledge and many students receive job offers as a result of their time in industry.<br/><br/><br/>* **Optional with composites pathway available** - in year 4, you have the option to choose a specialist with composites pathway, which allows you to study the design and manufacture of specialist materials. Should you wish to choose this route, ‘with composites’ will appear as a named specialism on your degree certificate to acknowledge your specialism in this area.<br/><br/><br/>* **Take your studies a step further** - this four year integrated masters programme takes your learning and expertise development all the way to masters level.<br/><br/><br/>* **Make use of cutting-edge facilities** Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. <br/><br/><br/>* **Open the door to a successful future** - with starting salaries from £23,000, our graduates have gone on to work for Hoare Lea, Babcock Marine, Becton Dickinson, e2v, Edwards, the Shaw Group and the Ministry of Defence.<br/><br/><br/>* **Define yourself with a professionally aligned degree** – The course has been designed to fully satisfy the educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng).<br/><br/><br/>* **Be flexible** – our combined first year allows you to switch to marine technology or civil engineering in line with your career ambitions. A choice of modules in the final year allows you to specialise further.<br/><br/><br/>* **Be unique** – our courses are the only ones in the country to have a named with composites pathway; choosing this will allow you to stand out in the job market.<br/><br/><br/>* **Learn hands-on** with the latest industry-standard software, laboratory sessions and practical classes.<br/><br/><br/>* **Put learning into practice** by taking a paid year in industry - many of our students receive job offers or sponsorship as a result of their placements.<br/><br/><br/>* **Go on to thrive** in sectors as diverse as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and energy.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H304
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff120 136 120 to 136 UCAS points Including A Level Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C in a second relevant subject: Applied ICT / Applied Science / Applied Business / Biology / Business Studies / Chemistry / Computing / Computer Science / DT (Product Design Resistant Materials) / DT (Systems & Control Technology) / Product Design / Economics / Economics & Business / Electronics / Engineering / Environmental Science / Further Maths / Use of Maths / Pure Maths / ICT / Physics / Statistics. Scottish HigherConsidered in combination with Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 34 30 to 34 points overall, to include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)120 to 136 UCAS points, including H4 in Maths and H4 in a second relevant subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted ASConsidered in combination. Scottish Advanced Higher120 to 136 UCAS points, including Grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade C in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Extended ProjectConsidered in combination. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject. OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject. OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject. Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject. City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject. A level120 to 136 UCAS points, including A Level Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C in a second relevant subject: Applied ICT / Applied Science / Applied Business / Biology / Business Studies / Chemistry / Computing / Computer Science / DT (Product Design Resistant Materials) / DT (Systems & Control Technology) / Product Design / Economics / Economics & Business / Electronics / Engineering / Environmental Science / Further Maths / Use of Maths / Pure Maths / ICT / Physics / Statistics. T LevelNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Considered in combination. |
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