MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme offers an optional industrial placement year between levels 2 and 3, and was established in partnership with Siemens Energy.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Maths IB: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing and Programming for Engineers
- Design Challenge for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronic Technology
- Engineering Mechanics
- Materials and Methods of Manufacture
- Mathematical Skills for Engineers
- Thermofluids
- Advanced Thermofluids
- Applied Dynamics and Vibrations
- Control Systems
- Data Modelling and Simulation
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Industrial Engineering
- Innovation Project
- Solid Body Mechanics
- Engineering Year in Industry
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems
- Individual Project (Bachelors)
- New and Sustainable Product Development
- Combustion, Fuels and Energy
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Energy Systems and Conversion
- Finite Element Analysis
- Robotics and Automation
- Signal Processing and System Identification
- State-Space Control
- Group Project
- Managing Projects
- Laser Materials Processing
- Sensors, Actuators and Controllers
- Sustainable Energy and Climate Change
- Advanced Modelling and Simulation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lincoln do next?
100% 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 University of Lincoln?
75% 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 University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lincoln?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.