Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering (MEng)

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering (MEng) program is a four-year full-time degree that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to become a work-ready mechanical engineer. The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is designed to meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Why Study This Course

The program offers a range of benefits, including:

• Professional skills development through group projects with engineering students from other disciplines
• Opportunities to participate in the design, development, and testing of a Formula Student racing car
• A flexible course structure that allows students to choose where they want to focus their studies later in the course
• A professionally accredited course that provides the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to become a work-ready mechanical engineer

Accreditations

The program is accredited by:

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Energy Institute (EI)

Subject Area: Engineering

Academic School

The program is offered by the School of Engineering.

Entry Requirements

The program has the following entry requirements:

• A-levels: AAA-ABB, including grade A in Maths
• International Baccalaureate: 36-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects, including grade 6 in HL Maths
• Baccalaureate Wales: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3) will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level
• GCSE: English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS): International students using any type of visa will need to have ATAS clearance to study this course
• English language requirements:
  • GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language
  • IELTS (academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill
  • TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
  • PTE Academic: At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills
  • Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits, III: at least a Pass in all components

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Home status: ｣9,535 per year
• Overseas status: ｣30,700 per year

Additional Costs

There are no specific equipment costs for the program. However, students will need to consider the cost of accommodation and living expenses.

Course Structure

The program is a four-year full-time degree with a combination of core and optional modules. The course structure is as follows:

• Year one: Core modules in engineering maths and computation, fundamentals of mechanical engineering, and applied design and practice
• Year two: Core modules in mechanical engineering labs, systems and control, thermofluids, solid mechanics and dynamics, and engineering analysis and computing
• Year three: A major project, with a value of a quarter of the overall year, and a choice of optional modules
• Year four: Two group projects, which are linked to topical research, and a choice of optional modules

Learning and Assessment

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, and practical laboratory and project-based work. Assessment is through a combination of exams, coursework, and project work.

Careers

The program provides graduates with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Product design for the automotive, aeronautical, communications, and energy industries
• Medical engineering
• Development, production, and general management
• Careers in the Armed Forces, financial sector, legal profession, chartered accountancy, or computing

Next Steps

For more information about the program, please refer to the official course information.