MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the principles of mechanics, materials, and thermal systems. Core topics include Control Systems and Project Management. Students have access to department facilities including wind tunnels and laser laboratories.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A in Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H303) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is A*A*A at A level.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 14%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fluid Mechanics for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineers
- Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering
- Structures 1 (Mech)
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Mathematics 1M1
- Mathematics 1M2
- Workshop Practice (Mechanical)
- Design 1 (Mechanical)
- Manufacturing Engineering 1
- Mechanical Engineering Systems
- Mechanics (Mechanical)
- Materials 1 (Mechanical)
- Aerospace and Mechanical Thermodynamics
- Peer Assisted Study Scheme (Mechanical Engineering)
- Modelling & Simulation (Mech)
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Project Management (Aero/Mech)
- Mathematics 2M1
- Workshop Practice (Mechanical)
- Numerical Methods & Computing (Mechanical)
- Manufacturing Engineering 2
- Design 2 (Mechanical)
- Applied Thermodynamics (Mechanical)
- Dynamics
- Structures 2 (Mechanical)
- Data Acquisition & Experimental Methods
- Materials 2
- Control Engineering (Mechanical)
- Vibrations
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing Engineering 3
- Heat Transfer
- Individual Project (Mechanical)
- Design 3 (Mechanical)
- Structures 3 (Mechanical)
- Modelling & Simulation 3
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Nuclear Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Engineering Foresight
- Mechanical Group Design Project
- Data-driven Methods for Engineers
- Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Heat Transfer
- Composites and Polymers
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Additive Manufacturing & 3D Product Modelling
- Acoustics & Advanced Vibrations
- Advanced Power
- Robotics, Metrology and Bioengineering
- Manufacturing Systems
- Structural Integrity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £52,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester 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 at University of Manchester?
87% 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 Manchester?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 220 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.