Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering MEng Hons

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Qualification and Entry Requirements

• Qualification: MEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: A*AA
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS Code: H300
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. With outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive salaries, and diverse career opportunities, this degree prepares you to stand out.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times and Complete University Guide 2024)
• Globally ranked among the top 100 universities for Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• First UK engineering department to achieve the Athena SWAN Gold Award for gender equality
• 7th in the UK for Research Power (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE and IED
• Exceptional career prospects with competitive graduate earnings (Discover Uni)
• Practical learning through innovative modules and real-world projects
• Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability, and more in your final year
• Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Engineering Practice and Project
  • Materials and Manufacturing
  • Mathematics and Programming
  • Professional Practice
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
• Year 2:
  • Computation and Simulation
  • Dynamics and Vibration
  • Electromechanical Systems
  • Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainability
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2
  • Design, Manufacture, and Project
• Year 3:
  • Engineering in Industry
  • Professional Portfolio
  • Engineering Sustainability
  • Major Individual Project
  • Optional modules:
    • Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
    • Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
    • Automotive Technology
    • Computer-Aided Engineering
    • Computer Engineering and Mechatronics
    • Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing
    • Materials for Low Carbon Transport
    • Thermal Management of Power Systems
• Year 4:
  • Engineering Team Challenge
  • Future Technologies Review
  • Optional modules:
    • Advanced Powertrain Engineering
    • Aerodynamics
    • Automotive Vehicle Dynamics
    • Computational Fluid Dynamics
    • Digital Manufacturing
    • Finite Element Analysis
    • Turbulence and Turbulent Flows
    • Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching methods:
  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical classes
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
• Assessment methods:
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Laboratory assessment

Careers

• Careers overview: You will gain a broad knowledge of engineering science and engineering design - the essential skills to work in industry as a mechanical engineer. You will have developed skills in problem-solving through group and individual project work and have an appreciation of the business environment in which engineers work.
• Job prospects: 90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.

Additional Information

• Language study: You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
• Scholarships and bursaries: The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help.
• Additional costs: All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). You should also factor some additional costs into your budget, including books, printing, trips, and personal protective equipment (PPE).