MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the analysis, design, and manufacture of mechanical systems and structures. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering Design. The programme features a core first year that establishes foundational principles across engineering disciplines before specialisation takes place in subsequent years, alongside opportunities for industry placements. The first year covers the foundations through Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Fundamentals of Mechanics, and Fundamentals of Electronics. The second year introduces core analytical and design methods via Introduction to Fluid Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Control Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The third year builds on advanced technical principles through modules such as Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis for High Value Manufacturing, and the two-part Mechanical Design and Build project sequence. Optional modules in the third year allow students to explore topics including Operations Management, Fluid Dynamics and CFD, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Zero Emission Vehicles, and Energy, Materials and Sustainability.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB. Required subjects: B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another science subject*. *GCE A-Level science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. IB: 34/665-32/655.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H302) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
- Modelling of Engineering Systems
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Behaviour
- Sustainable Design Challenge Project
- Control Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Materials
- Mechanical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research
- Mechanical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development
- Structural Dynamics
- Finite Element Analysis for High Value Manufacturing
- Operations Management
- Fluid Dynamics and CFD
- Mechatronics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Control Engineering
- Zero Emission Vehicles
- Energy, Materials and Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £54,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Exeter do next?
95% 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 Exeter?
78% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.