Program Overview

MEng Mechanical Engineering - 2026 entry

Overview

Discover the exciting world of mechanical engineering and prepare for a future career where you'll be at the forefront of creating real-world solutions. You’ll learn from experts in the field on a diverse range of topics such as mechatronics, multi-functional materials, additive manufacturing, and thermodynamics. With an emphasis on project-based learning, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in amazing projects such as designing and building the Exeter Formula Student car. Our core first year equips you with the knowledge and skills to work effectively across all the engineering disciplines before you specialise in your second year. You will have the opportunity to gain work experience through summer placements and the 'Year in Industry' programme.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: A level: AAA, IB: 36/666, BTEC: DDD
• Contextual offers: A-Level: AAC, IB: 32/655, BTEC: DDM
• Required subjects: A in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and A in another science subject*
• GCSE: 4 or C in GCSE English language
• Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• T-Level: Distinction in T-Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, or T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Course Content

• Year 1:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENG1002: Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
    • ENG1005: Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
    • ENS1000: Fundamentals of Engineering
    • ENG1007: Fundamentals of Mechanics
    • ENG1008: Fundamentals of Materials
    • ENG1009: Fundamentals of Electronics
• Year 2:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENG2006: Industry 4.0
    • ENG2007: Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
    • ENG2009: Modelling of Engineering Systems
    • ENG2011: Solid Mechanics
    • ENG2012: Structural Behaviour
    • ENG2013: Sustainable Design Challenge Project
    • ENS2005: Control Engineering
• Year 3:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENG3008A: Mechanical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research
    • ENG3008B: Mechanical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development
    • ECM3160: Materials
    • ENG3022: Finite Element Analysis for High Value Manufacturing
    • ENG3015: Structural Dynamics
    • ENG3016: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Optional modules:
    • ECM3164: Operations Management
    • ENG3005: Fluid Dynamics and CFD
    • ENG3012: Mechatronics
    • ENG3023: Zero Emission Vehicles
    • PHY3222: Energy, Materials and Sustainability
    • ENG3018: Control Engineering
• Final year:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENGM015: MEng Individual Investigative Project
    • ENGM023: Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Optional modules:
    • ENGM003: Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
    • ENGM017: Composite Materials
    • ENGM001: Additive Manufacturing
    • ENGM016: Metamaterials
    • ENGM026: Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • ECMM148: Advanced CFD
    • ENGM003: Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
    • ECMM141: Multivariable State-Space Control
    • ENGM018: Nonlinear Control
    • ENGM020: Robotics and Automation
    • ENGM010: Data-Centric Engineering

Fees

• Tuition fees for 2025 entry: UK students: £9,535 per year, International students: £30,900 per year
• Scholarships: The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year.

Learning and Teaching

• Contact time: 15-32 hours per week
• Independent study: 40 hours per week
• Assessment: Continuous assessment, project work, essay writing, presentations, and exams

Your Future

• Career paths: Aerospace Engineer, Chartered and Certified Accountant, Civil Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, Information Technology Professional, Mechanical Engineer, Programmer, Software Developer
• Employer visits: Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to meet with graduate employers.
• Career support: The University of Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and a strong employment record.