MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year integrated master's programme incorporates both an individual research project in the third year and a group design project in the final year. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as An Introduction to Engineering Design, Data Science and Computing for Engineers, and ThermoFluids. The second year progresses into specialized technical concepts through Electronics and Control, Fluid Mechanics, and Mechanics, Machines and Vibration. In the third year, compulsory study includes Engineering Design with Management, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer and Applications, alongside an Individual Project. The final year centres on advanced application via modules such as Group Design Project and Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Students can tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules spanning areas like Automotive Chassis and Powertrain, Control and Instrumentation, Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning, and Introduction to Machine Learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H301) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 24%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Engineering Design
- Data Science and Computing for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Systems
- Engineering Mathematics Workshop
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanical Systems Analysis
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- Electronics and Control
- Engineering Management and Law
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials and Structures
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
- Systems Design and Computing
- Thermodynamics
- Engineering Design with Management
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer and Applications
- Individual Project
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Accounting and Finance for Engineers
- Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning
- Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
- Biomaterials
- Control and Instrumentation
- Failure of Materials and Components
- Fundamentals of Acoustics
- Human Factors in Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Technology Fundamentals for Sustainable Energy
- Group Design Project
- Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
- Active Control of Sound and Vibration
- Advanced Electrical Systems
- Advanced Finite Element Analysis
- Advanced Sensors and Condition Monitoring
- Aeroacoustics
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Alloys for additive manufacturing: production, processing, design, and sustainability
- Automotive Propulsion
- Composites Engineering Design and Mechanics
- Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations and Case Studies
- Intelligent Mobile Robotics
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Maritime Robotics
- Materials for Transport Applications
- Project Risk Management
- Sustainable energy systems, resources and usage
- Thermo-Fluid Engineering for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
- Tribology for Future Mobility
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £50,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
84% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton 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 Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.