MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry, a mechanical engineering degree spanning engineering science and practice. The five-year course includes a third-year industrial placement and an open-ended group project in the fourth year, alongside a substantial individual project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and any one of Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science. In the event of a large number of applications, preference may be given to applicants taking three subjects from the above list, including Mathematics IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science In the event of a large number of applications, preference may be given to applicants taking three Higher Levels from the above list, including Mathematics BTEC: D*DD 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
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 39%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 21%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £64,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol 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 Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol?
90% 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 in Industry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 191 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Bristol?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.