MEng Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Engineering, a broad engineering degree within the field of engineering. The programme offers a flexible approach allowing exploration of multiple disciplines before choosing a specialism. The first year establishes fundamental technical foundations through Integrated Design Project 1A, Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer, Engineering Mathematics 1, and Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA to include A-level Mathematics.. IB: 6,6,6 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC options considered (D*D*D*/D*D*/D*) plus A-levels where required. See below for details.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Engineering (H632) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 39%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 14%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer
- Integrated Design Project 1A
- Integrated Design Project 1B
- Introduction to Computing for Engineers
- Mechanics 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £47,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Engineering at University of Birmingham?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.