MEng Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems
About this course
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems, a mechanical engineering and chemical engineering degree centred on engineering design, sustainable energy technologies and thermofluid systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a 4-year integrated master's programme that includes opportunities to undertake a work placement and present projects at an annual showcase. The first year establishes fundamental technical concepts through compulsory modules such as An Introduction to Engineering Design, Data Science and Computing for Engineers, Mechanical Systems Analysis, and Mechanics, Structures and Materials. The second year expands into applied engineering and management via Electronics and Control, Engineering Management and Law, Fluid Mechanics, and Systems Design and Computing. The third year advances into specialized technical analysis with Engineering Design with Management, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Applications, and an Individual Project, alongside optional choices including Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning, Automotive Chassis and Powertrain, Control and Instrumentation, and Human Factors in Engineering. The final year focuses on advanced energy applications and major project work through compulsory modules like Group Design Project, Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Principles of Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries, and Sustainable energy systems, resources and usage, complemented by optional studies in Advanced Electrical Systems, Advanced Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries, Applications of CFD, and Renewable Energy from Wind, Wave and Tide.
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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)
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 61%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Foundation course: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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
- Technology Fundamentals for Sustainable Energy
- Applied Matrices for Computation and Machine Learning
- Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
- Control and Instrumentation
- Human Factors in Engineering
- Materials for Transport Applications
- Group Design Project
- Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
- Principles of Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries
- Sustainable energy systems, resources and usage
- Thermo-Fluid Engineering for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
- Advanced Electrical Systems
- Advanced Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Batteries
- Applications of CFD
- Renewable Energy from Wind, Wave and Tide
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems 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 / Sustainable Energy Systems at University of Southampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems at University of Southampton?
90% 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 / Sustainable Energy Systems at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems 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 / Sustainable Energy Systems 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 / Sustainable Energy Systems at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.