MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an industry placement year and undertake a design project in their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technology and Design. IB: 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering 1
- Mathematics 1
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1
- Dynamic Systems 1
- Engineering Design 1
- Engineering Materials 1
- Structural Mechanics 1
- Professional Studies 2
- Mechanics of Materials 2
- Dynamics 2
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 2
- Design and Manufacturing 2
- Mathematics and Computing 2
- Manufacturing Technology 2
- Laboratory Programme 2
- Employability 2
- Placement Year
- Professional Studies 3
- Heat Transfer & Combustion 3
- Mechanics of Materials 3
- Engineering Dynamics 3
- Design Project 3M
- Plastics Engineering 3
- Computer-Aided Engineering 3
- Manufacturing 3
- Transportation Power and Systems 3
- Compressible Flow 4
- Project 4
- Engineering Dynamics 4
- Mechanics of Aerospace Materials 4
- Professional Studies 4
- Computer-Aided Engineering 4
- Manufacturing Automation & Simulation 4
- Advanced Materials 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
94% 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 Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.