MEng Engineering with Placement Year
About this course
MEng Hons in Engineering with Placement Year, an engineering degree exploring fundamental multidisciplinary principles across chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Mathematical Modelling. The five-year course features a shared first year with all school students before specialisation, a mandatory industrial placement year in the fourth year, and an industry-linked project alongside a comprehensive individual research project in the final year. The first year covers core principles and mathematical techniques through compulsory modules such as Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. In the second and fifth years, students follow specific departmental specialisms involving dedicated module paths and group project work. The fourth year consists of a graduate-level industry placement where students work in a professional role and complete an extended reflective piece. Final-year studies combine specialist technical modules with individual research and industry-linked projects designed to prepare students for professional engineering practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering 2
- Placement
- Engineering 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster 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 Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does MEng Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.