Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 2 abroad) MEng

Overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips students with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. This four-year course includes a compulsory year abroad, where students will study at one of the University's partner institutions.

Course Details

• Qualification: MEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: A*AA
• UCAS Code: H30U
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of demonstrating in full, the underpinning knowledge and understanding required for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: A*AA
• IB Score: 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• GCSE English: Grade 4 (C)
• Excluded Subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills

Additional Entry Requirements

• Alternative Qualifications: We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis.
• BTEC Nationals: Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are: BTEC National Extended Certificate and A Levels – D with A*A in A Level Maths, and Physics or Further Maths
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.

Tuition Fees

• UK Undergraduate Students: £9,535*
• International Students: £30,750 per year

Additional Costs

• Books: £30-£80 per book
• Printing: 4p per side
• Trips: The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips
• PPE: This course does not require PPE items to be bought
• Summer Work Placement: Any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in
• Year Abroad: You will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Faculty-Specific Funding: Students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships
• International Students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars

Course Overview

• Why Choose This Course?: Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, Globally ranked among the top 100 universities for Engineering & Technology, First UK engineering department to achieve the Athena SWAN Gold Award for gender equality
• Course Structure: This is a four-year course, with the second year spent studying abroad
• Modules: Engineering Practice and Project, Materials and Manufacturing, Mathematics and Programming, Professional Practice, Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

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
• 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
• Average Starting Salary: £29,032

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