Program Overview

MEng Engineering and Management - 2026 entry

Overview

Stand out in today’s job market by combining technical engineering training with essential management skills. Explore all the core engineering disciplines in your first year, establishing a strong foundation before specialising. Be taught by world-leading academics, gain insights into cutting-edge research and learn how to use specialist equipment in our state-of-the-art workshops and laboratories. Learn by doing with our strong focus on real-world projects, equipping you with the vital skills for a successful career. Gain valuable work experience before graduation through summer placements and the 'Year in Industry' programme.

Entry Requirements

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

Course Content

• Year 1:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENG1002: Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing (30 credits)
    • ENG1005: Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project (30 credits)
    • ENS1000: Fundamentals of Engineering (15 credits)
    • ENG1007: Fundamentals of Mechanics (15 credits)
    • ENG1008: Fundamentals of Materials (15 credits)
    • ENG1009: Fundamentals of Electronics (15 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENS2006: Entrepreneurship and Management Challenge Project (30 credits)
    • ENG2009: Modelling of Engineering Systems (15 credits)
    • ENG2016: Introduction in Economics and Company Finance (15 credits)
    • ENG2011: Solid Mechanics (15 credits)
    • ENG2004: Entrepreneurship 2 (15 credits)
    • ECM2106: Manufacturing Systems (15 credits)
    • ENG2006: Industry 4.0 (15 credits)
• Year 3:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ECM3164: Operations Management (15 credits)
    • ENG3017: Quality Control and Improvement (15 credits)
    • ENS3016: Introduction to Design for Sustainability (15 credits)
    • ENG3002: Decision Making Systems & Decision Theory (15 credits)
    • ENG3010: Industrial Awareness & Problem Solving (15 credits)
    • ENG3011: Management and Leadership (15 credits)
    • ENS3017: Entrepreneurship and Management Design and Build: Part 1 - Research (15 credits)
    • ENS3018: Entrepreneurship and Management Design and Build: Part 2 - Development (15 credits)
• Placement year (if taken):
  • 120-credit module
• Final year:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • ENGM015: MEng Individual Investigative Project (45 credits)
    • ENGM023: Sustainable Manufacturing (15 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • Select 60 credits from option group:
      • ECMM113: Agile, Lean and Competitive Enterprise (15 credits)
      • ENGM033: Supply Chain Quality Management (15 credits)
      • ENGM021: Smart Production Systems (15 credits)
      • ENGM039: Modelling, Simulation and Machine Learning for Operations Management (15 credits)
      • ENGM026: Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
      • ENSM013: Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains (15 credits)

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, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.

Learning and Teaching

• Contact time: 25-32 hours per week
• Independent study: 40 hours per week during term time
• Assessment: Combination of continuous assessment through small practical exercises, 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. Professional engineers visit the university to hold mock interviews, allowing you to discuss your career opportunities at an early enough stage to inform your choice of modules and placement decisions.