MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the design and creation of systems, machines, and power generation. Core topics include Entrepreneurship. The curriculum aligns with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and incorporates guidance from an Industrial Liaison Board. The first year focuses on general academic foundations. The second year covers core principles through Fluid mechanics, Structural mechanics, Dynamics, Material science, and Thermodynamics. The third year continues with Structural mechanics, Dynamics, and Thermofluids. The fourth and fifth years offer advanced study in areas such as Materials, including polymers and composite materials, Additive manufacture, Sustainable energy, Bioengineering, and Management, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at B, one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 8 UCAS decisions for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H303) at the University of Edinburgh for 2027 entry so far: 8 offers. The published offer is ABB at A level. The first offer was posted on 22 October.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 61%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- confidence
- advanced thinking
- teamwork
- problem-solving skills
- Fluid mechanics
- Structural mechanics
- Dynamics
- Material science
- Thermodynamics
- Structural mechanics
- Dynamics
- Thermofluids
- Materials, including polymers and composite materials
- Additive manufacture
- Sustainable energy
- Bioengineering
- Management, innovation and entrepreneurship
- Advanced composite materials
- Additive manufacture
- Sustainable energy
- Bioengineering
- Management, innovation and entrepreneurship
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £46,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh do next?
70% 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 University of Edinburgh?
82% 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 University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 180 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of Edinburgh send offers for MEng Mechanical Engineering?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 8 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 22 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.