MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
The MEng in Mechanical Engineering is a mechanical engineering degree focused on mathematical and computational approaches to industrial systems and design. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The final year includes a supervised individual research project where students apply fundamental engineering principles to complex problems. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Mathematics and Computing 1, Mechanics, Thermodynamics 1, and Design and Manufacture 1. The second year continues with specialized studies including Mathematics and Computing 2, Heat Transfer, Dynamics, and Design and Manufacture 2. The third year incorporates practical engineering work via Design, Make and Test Project, alongside compulsory technical subjects like Fracture Mechanics A, Fluid Mechanics 3A, and Thermodynamics 3A. The final year focuses on advanced engineering applications featuring Aircraft Engine Technology, Future Clean Transport Technology, and Mechanical Transmissions Technology, alongside an Individual Project. Optional modules across later stages allow students to pursue specialized interests in areas such as advanced control, nuclear energy, machine learning, and sustainable engineering design.
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Entry requirements
A*A*A or A*AAA -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels); A in a third and/or fourth subject (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) (A-levels), 40 points (International Baccalaureate)
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 58%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 14%
- Access course: 1%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Materials 1
- Mathematics and Computing 1
- Mechanics
- Mechatronics 1
- Professional Engineering Skills 1
- Stress Analysis 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Dynamics
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Heat Transfer
- Materials 2
- Mathematics and Computing 2
- Mechatronics 2
- Professional Engineering Skills 2
- Stress Analysis 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Design, Make and Test Project
- I-Explore
- Professional Engineering Skills 3
- Fracture Mechanics A
- Stress Analysis 3A
- Fluid Mechanics 3A
- Thermodynamics 3A
- Machine Dynamics and Vibrations A
- Mechatronics 3A
- Automotive Design with Motorsport A
- Computational Continuum Mechanics A
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers A
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering A
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications A
- Introduction to Nuclear Energy A
- Mathematics A
- Nuclear Fusion A
- Statistics A
- Structure, Properties and Application of Polymers A
- Tribology A
- Individual Project
- Aircraft Engine Technology
- Future Clean Transport Technology
- Mechanical Transmissions Technology
- Metal Processing Technology
- Robotic Manipulators and Automation Technology
- Advanced Control
- Advanced Numerical Methods for Engineers
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Applied Vibration Engineering
- Automotive Design with Motorsport B
- Batteries
- Combustion Safety and Fire Dynamics
- Computational Continuum Mechanics B
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Design, Art and Creativity B
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers B
- Energy Systems
- Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering B
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications B
- Fluid Mechanics 3B
- Fracture Mechanics B
- Interfacing and Data Processing
- Introduction to Nuclear Energy B
- Machine Learning
- Mathematics B
- Mechatronics 3B
- Nuclear Fusion B
- Nuclear Reactor Physics
- Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics
- Robot Dynamics and Control
- Statistics B
- Stress Analysis 3B
- Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers B
- Sustainable Engineering Design
- Tribology B
- Inter Departmental Exchange (IDX) modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £41,000 and £75,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London?
92% 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 Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 221 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London 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 at Imperial College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.