MEng Mechanical Engineering (Study Abroad)
About this course
MEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering (Study Abroad), a mechanical engineering degree centred on the design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and machinery. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first year is shared across all engineering specialisations, and the fourth year is spent studying abroad at an approved international partner university. The first year covers the foundations through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, and Engineering Systems, providing a grounding in practical skills and physical principles. The second year shifts towards mechanical specialisation through Control and Robotics, Engineering Mechanics, and Machine Design. The third year builds advanced competence via Computer Aided Engineering, Dynamic Systems, and an Engineering Project carried out in multidisciplinary teams. The final fifth year includes an Individual Project and an Industrial Consultancy project, alongside optional choices such as Control and Machine Learning, Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells, 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 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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
- Study Abroad
- 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 (Study Abroad) 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
81% 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 (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.