MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, a mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on electro-mechanical energy conversion and multidisciplinary systems. The curriculum is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science BTEC: DDD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four required Physics units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (H360) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 90%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 35%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £66,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 186 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.