Program Overview

Overview of Mechanical Engineering Programmes

The Mechanical Engineering programmes at Queen Mary University of London are designed to equip students with a range of technical, creative, and management skills, preparing them for a career in a constantly evolving industry. The programmes are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Programme Structure

The Mechanical Engineering programmes can be completed in three, four, or five years. The structure of the programmes includes:

• Year 0: Foundation year for students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to the degree.
• Year 1: Core engineering principles, including engineering design, experimental design and practice, computational and mathematical modelling, materials engineering, and exploring mechanical engineering.
• Year 2: Specialist topics, including applied fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, applied solid mechanics, instrumentation and measurements, designing for sustainable manufacture, numerical methods and data science in engineering, thermodynamic cycles, and control system analysis and design.
• Year 3: Integrated design project, simulation tools in engineering analysis and design, fuels and sustainability, and optional modules.
• Year 4 (MEng only): Industry/research project and advanced specialist modules.

Study Options

The Mechanical Engineering programmes offer several study options, including:

• Integrated foundation year: For students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to the degree.
• Year in industry: Spend a year on placement, gaining practical experience and building professional contacts.
• Master of Engineering (MEng): Add an integrated masters to complete advanced modules and a high-level group project.
• Year abroad: Spend a year studying abroad at a partner university.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Mechanical Engineering programmes vary depending on the programme and the student's qualifications. The typical A-Level offer is:

• Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons): Grades AAB at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
• Engineering with Foundation - BEng (Hons): Grades BBB at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics.
• Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience - BEng (Hons): Grades AAB at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
• Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad - BEng (Hons): Grades AAB at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
• Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons): Grades AAA at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
• Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience - MEng (Hons): Grades AAA at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
• Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad - MEng (Hons): Grades AAA at A-Level, including A-Level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

Funding

UK students accepted onto the programme are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies. Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of undergraduates.

Careers

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering programmes have secured diverse roles in the engineering and technology sectors. Many go into traditional engineering roles, working in fields like transport, manufacturing, and construction, while others pursue careers in strategic engineering consultancy. Some leverage their transferable skills for opportunities in business and finance.

About the School

The School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London offers accredited programmes that prioritise problem-based learning and career-readiness for rapidly growing sectors. The school has a 100-year track record in significant impacts and advancements and is home to award-winning academic teams behind revolutionary developments in medical robotics, pre-clinical drug testing, sustainable materials, and renewable energy.

Programmes Offered

The following programmes are offered by the School of Engineering and Materials Science:

• Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
• Engineering with Foundation - BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience - BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad - BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience - MEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad - MEng (Hons)

Key Information

• Degree: BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons)
• Duration: 3-5 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: Varies by programme
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Varies by programme
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £32,950 (BEng) or £25,500 (Foundation year)

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and learning: Combination of lectures, laboratory practicals, and problem-based learning
• Assessment: Combination of coursework, written reports, projects, presentations, group work, and exams
• Resources and facilities: Excellent on-campus resources, including combustion laboratory, nanofluids research labs, mechanical testing facilities, two-phase flow and heat transfer labs, and the Makerspace workshop

Professional Recognition

• The Mechanical Engineering programmes are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
• An accredited degree provides some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Data for These Courses

• 84% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
• 79% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 85% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

About the School of Engineering and Materials Science

• The school offers accredited programmes that prioritise problem-based learning and career-readiness for rapidly growing sectors.
• The school has a 100-year track record in significant impacts and advancements.
• The school is home to award-winning academic teams behind revolutionary developments in medical robotics, pre-clinical drug testing, sustainable materials, and renewable energy.
• Graduates from the school's programmes go on to do amazing things, such as making affordable period underwear for the humanitarian sector and inventing a washing machine that doesn’t need electricity to run.