MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year is shared across all engineering programmes, providing a common foundation before branching into mechanical specialisms. The first year covers the foundations through Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, and Engineering Systems, focusing on core physical principles and practical component design. The second year builds mechanical expertise through Control and Robotics, Engineering Mechanics, Machine Design, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The third year advances into complex applications via Computer Aided Engineering, Dynamic Systems, Product Design, and a collaborative Engineering Project. The final year features an Individual Project and Industrial Consultancy, alongside optional modules such as Control and Machine Learning, Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells, Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Nuclear Fuels Engineering, Nuclear Fusion, and Renewable Energy Systems.
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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 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 12%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Control and Robotics
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Machine Design
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Dynamic Systems
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Project
- Product Design
- Advanced Materials in Design
- Individual Project
- Industrial Consultancy
- Control and Machine Learning
- Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Nuclear Fuels Engineering
- Nuclear Fusion
- Renewable Energy Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £46,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University do next?
80% 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 Lancaster University?
83% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.