MEng Mechanical Engineering with placement
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete individual and team-based engineering projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA / Required subjects: Mathematics at grade A and either Further Maths or Physics. Alternatively, Mathematics at grade A and two physical science subjects such as Chemistry or Computer Science. IB: 35. / Required subjects: Mathematics HL6/SL7 and Physics HL5/ SL6 BTEC: D*DD and A-level Mathematics at grade A. / Required subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 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 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 32%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics 1
- Design & Component Production
- Materials: Properties & Performance
- Engineering Mathematics
- Experimental And Professional Skills
- Electronic Circuits And Devices
- Mechanics
- Mathematics 2
- Personal And Professional Development Programme (Pdp)
- Design Skills
- Deformation And Vibration Of Structures
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
- Mechanics Of Vehicles & Machines
- Control
- Numerical Methods & Applied Programming
- Design, Make And Evaluate
- Powertrain Design And Chassis Engineering
- Electronics And Embedded Systems
- Modern Vehicle Systems Design
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Engineering Materials
- Energy Storage Systems
- Engineering Management
- Turbomachinery & Aircraft Propulsion
- Materials Selection In Mechanical Design
- Numerical Simulations & Machine Learning
- Control Engineering And Vibration
- Group Design Project
- Individual Project
- Professional Training Module
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Project
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Medical Robotics
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Vehicle Structures And Analysis
- Professional Practice
- Fracture Mechanics & Finite Element Analysis
- Materials And Manufacturing Sustainability
- Intelligent Vehicle Design
- Environmental Aerodynamics And Wind Power
- Advanced Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £50,500. 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 with placement at University of Surrey 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
95% 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 with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with placement at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering with placement at University of Surrey?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.