Mechanical Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
MEng, BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial), a mechanical engineering degree centred on the design, production, and operation of machinery. Core topics include Engineering Design. This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and includes an opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Solid Mechanics, and Design and Manufacture 1. The second year progresses with compulsory studies in Engineering Mechanics, Thermofluids 2, and Design and Manufacture 2. The third year involves an Individual Engineering Project alongside compulsory modules such as Additive Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Design. The final year concludes with advanced studies including a Team project, Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering, and Design Optimisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA BTEC: DDD (RQF) in an Engineering-related BTEC and a grade A in A Level Mathematics. IB: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in higher level Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computers in Engineering Analysis –
- Design and Manufacture 1 –
- Thermofluids 1 –
- Solid Mechanics –
- Engineering Materials –
- Engineering Mathematics –
- Engineering Mechanics –
- Vibration and Control –
- Design and Manufacture 2 –
- Economics and Management –
- Mechatronics and Measurement Systems –
- Thermofluids 2 –
- Individual Engineering Project –
- Additive Manufacturing –
- Computational Fluid and Structural Mechanics –
- Biomedical Engineering Design –
- Automotive Propulsion Systems –
- Robotics and Machine Intelligence –
- Vehicle Design and Analysis –
- Thermofluids 3 –
- Team project –
- Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Engineering –
- Automotive Chassis Engineering –
- Engineering Computational Methods –
- Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers –
- Fundamentals of Tribology –
- Surface Engineering and Coatings –
- Biomaterials –
- Functional Joint Replacement Technology –
- Aerospace Structures –
- Aerospace Systems Engineering –
- Rotary Wing Aircraft –
- Design Optimisation –
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Is Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on Mechanical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.