MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the principles and applications of mechanical systems. Core topics include Engineering Design. This four-year degree satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,6,5 in three Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics. BTEC: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.; Distinction* Distinction* in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade B. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Construction, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering.; D*DD in acceptable BTEC, plus B in A level Maths (not accepted without B in A level Maths).
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: A SKILLS TOOLKIT
- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- ENERGY SCIENCE
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
- ENGINEERING DESIGN
- ENGINEERING MATERIALS PROCESSING & SELECTION
- DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
- AEROENGINES
- SOLIDS & STRUCTURES 2
- THERMODYNAMICS
- COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE 1
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
- HEAT TRANSFER
- VIBRATION AND CONTROL
- ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE 2
- STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
- ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
- ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS AND AERODYNAMICS
- MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
- INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY
- ADVANCED SMART MATERIALS
- LASER MATERIALS PROCESSING
- ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
- STRUCTURAL BIOMATERIALS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool do next?
95% 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 Liverpool?
86% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.