Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

at City University of London

This degree encompasses the disciplines of material sciences, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics and robotics. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it is your quickest way to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
 

You’ll develop the skills and expertise to design and build advanced machines, such as:

 

• driverless cars

• high-speed trains

• robotic manufacturing systems

• tidal power stations

• solar-powered generators.
   

A fourth year at master’s level prepares you for professional practice through an in-depth individual design project and a focus on business and management.

 

• Apply your interest in science and mathematics to solve engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions

• Learn from academic staff from our active Research Centres, supported by specialist professionals from industry

• Study in specialist facilities including our flight deck, motion simulators, wind tunnels, optical compressors, formula car simulator and more

• Boost your employability with a work placement – past hosts have included TfL, Nissan, Interserve, AECOM and Network Rail

• Benefit from our industry connections and outstanding reputation from 120 years of engineering teaching.
   

Course content
 

During your four years of study on this MEng Mechanical Engineering degree, you will learn from practising engineers and research-active academics.
 

Year 1
 

Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year.

 

• Mathematics I (20 credits)

• Engineering Science (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics I (20 credits)

• Solid Mechanics (20 credits)

• Electronics (20 credits)

• Design I (20 credits)

• Personal & Professional Development (5 credits)
   

Year 2
 

Specialise in mechanical engineering with modules including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and measurement and data. Complete your first mechanical engineering group design project.

 

• Mathematics II (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics II (20 credits)

• Structural Mechanics (20 credits)

• Mechatronics (20 credits)

• Measurement and Data Analysis (20 credits)

• Design II: Mechanical (20 credits)
   

Year 3
 

Deepen your expertise in mechanical design with modules including mechatronics and control, structural analysis and engineering management. Complete a second group design and independent design projects.

 

• Analysis of Structures and Materials (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (20 credits)

• Mechatronics and Control (20 credits)

• Engineering Management, Reliability and Sustainability (20 credits)

• Individual Project and Design (40 credits)
   

Year 4
 

Transition from academic study to professional practice with a significant engineering design project. Choose from: European Global Product Design (EGPR), Formula Student, Aircraft Design Project or Gas Turbine project.

 

• Advanced Heat Transfer (20 credits)

• Advanced Structural (20 credits)

• Design IV: Mechanical (40 credits)

• Advanced CFD (20 credits)

• Gas Turbine Engineering (20 credits)

• Vehicle Propulsion (20 credits)

• Robotics Imaging and (20 credits)

• MEngIndividual Project (Stage 4) (20 credits)
   

Placement
 

You are strongly encouraged to undertake a 12 month internship at the end of year three. Specialist advisors within the School are in regular contact with companies to assist students in finding suitable work experience.

UK
 

A-level:

ABB (including Mathematics)
 

Tariff:

128 UCAS tariff points
 

International Baccalaureate:

31 points with 'Higher Level Mathematics at grade 6' OR 'Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 6'
 

GCSE:

A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.
 

In addition to our other entry requirements, City also accepts T-levels with the following grades:
 

Contextual offers
 

We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.
 

Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
 

Mixed qualifications
 

Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.

 

In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.'
 

Subject exclusions
 

We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
 

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
 

We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.

 

The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
 

AS levels
 

We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.

 

• T-Level in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall “Distinction” with at least B in the core. Must have “Distinction” in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering

 

English language requirements
 

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
 

IELTS:
 

6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
 

• PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component

Fees for year 2022/23
 

UK
 

£9,250
 

Overseas/EU
 

£19,770
 

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2022/ 23 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Career
 

Mechanical Engineering graduates work in industries such as:

 

• transport

• power generation

• manufacturing

• automotive

• energy.
   

Our recent graduates have obtained posts at:

 

• Tata

• Aqua Energy

• Network Rail

• QA Consulting

• HTEC

• Huawei

• Jacobs Engineering Group

• Wartsila UK Ltd.
   

These engineers are involved in areas as diverse as:

 

• product development

• advanced computer-based design

• robotics

• energy conservation

• engineering management.
   

If you want to become a Chartered Engineer – enjoying enhanced job prospects and earning potential – an integrated MEng offers the most direct route to achieving CEng status.
 

Placement support
 

The School has its own dedicated placements team that provides on-hand placement and internship support and guidance for you throughout your studies.

 

Our team of placement specialists, the Professional Liaison Unit, has extensive experience in helping students to secure professional experience across a range of industries. The team also has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies spanning both large and small organisations

 

Students are paid while on placement and are visited by their personal tutor during this time. Following placement, students more fully appreciate the context and relevance of their university studies and gain a greater understanding of the industry they are about to join.

 

This valuable experience may count towards the requirements for a professional engineering qualification.

 

Placements are a fantastic way to gain professional experience in a relevant field as part of your degree. Undertaking a placement year could also count towards the experience requirement for a professional engineering qualification.

 

In recent years Mechanical Engineering students have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as:

 

• TfL

• Nissan

• Gamma

• G2 Energy

• Interserve

• AECOM

• Network Rail.