MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering, an accredited programme focused on the design and application of mechanical systems. Core topics include project management. The course provides access to an open-access makerspace for design and fabrication. Students undertake multidisciplinary design projects and work on industry-focused scenarios in collaboration with engineers from other disciplines.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H302) at Cardiff University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 27%
- Wales: 31%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Engineering Maths and Computation
- Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Design and Practice
- Mechanical Engineering Labs
- Systems and Control
- Thermofluids 2
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Engineering Analysis and Computing 2
- Design
- Industrial Project Management
- Project
- Commercialising Innovation
- Materials and Manufacturing Systems
- Energy Studies
- Solid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Fluids Mechanics and Applications
- Engineering Optimisation and Computing
- Robotics and Computer Vision
- Mechanical Power Transmission
- Product Design
- Advanced Robotics
- Automotive Design
- Integrated Building Design
- Renewable Energy Design
- Mechatronics Design
- Condition Monitoring and Prognostics
- Finite Element Analysis
- Metrology Quality and Reliability
- Forensic Bioengineering
- Control
- Tribology
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Energy and Risk Management
- Sustainable Transport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University 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 at Cardiff University?
86% 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 at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.