MEng Mechanical Engineering

Learn current engineering practices and work to develop your own systems and solutions in response to a variety of applications.

You'll also become adept in the gathering, analysis and application of data, using information to your advantage to create effective mechanical engineering systems and solutions.

As you learn to integrate your knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, design and business, you'll apply it to increasingly complex situations, developing your skills in lateral problem solving and innovative thinking.

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Popular modules

Year 1

• Engineering Skills
• Foundation Mathematics
• Mechanical Principles
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Engineering Practice
• Mathematical Methods 1

Year 2

• Engineering Design 1
• Materials and Manufacture 1
• Mathematical Methods 2
• Mechanics
• Thermofluids
• Control Measurement and Instrumentation

Year 3

• Engineering Applications (Mechanical)
• Materials and Manufacture 2
• Management for Engineers 2
• Manufacturing Systems
• Energy Systems Design
• Engineering Design 2

Year 4

• MEng Project
• Mechanics
• Dynamics
• Advanced Energy Systems 1
• Advanced Energy Systems 2

Year 5

• MEng Dissertation
• Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Design and Quality Management
• Control Engineering
• Group Design Project
• Design Analysis
• Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering
• Group Design Project

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees 

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component

LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with overall 39 or above, and 25 or above in all skills

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.                    
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

You'll be in demand all over the world. With the industry focus this course provides, and the practical experience and contacts from the work experience component, your career prospects will be extremely promising.

You may also have the opportunity to continue on to further study at PhD level.