MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
About this course
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad, a mechanical engineering degree focused on engineering principles and global industry practice. Core topics include Control Systems, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an international partner institution before returning to complete an individual engineering project in the final year. The first year covers the foundations through Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering Materials, and Mechanics 1. The second year progresses with Mechanical Design A, Mechanics 2, and Thermodynamics and Fluids. The third year consists of a Year Abroad (Mechanical Engineering). The fourth year features compulsory advanced study including Synoptic Mechanical Engineering and an Individual Engineering Project (MEng), alongside options such as Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence for Engineers, and Biomedical Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA to include A-level Mathematics. Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous.. IB: 6,6,6 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC options considered. See below for details.
What students say
Based on about 119 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 6%
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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Mechanical Design A
- Mechanics 2
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Fluids
- Year Abroad (Mechanical Engineering)
- Individual Engineering Project (MEng)
- Synoptic Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced Mechanics
- Advanced Thermal Systems
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineers
- Biomedical Engineering
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Medical Device Innovation
- Micro and Nano Engineering
- Research and Application of Machining Processes (RAMP)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad 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 Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad at University of Birmingham?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.