MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The course includes a group project and a final-year engineering project focused on investigation, design, and evaluation. An optional placement year in industry is available between Years 2 and 3, and the programme is designed to meet Engineering Council AHEP4 requirements for professional registration.
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Entry requirements
104 points at A2 including grade C in A-Level Maths and Physics or STEM BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Merit in Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements BTEC Diploma: D*D - D*D* in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics or STEM T Level: M including Maths and Physics. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Note: An ATAS may be required for overseas students – students are advised to ‘Check if you need an ATAS certificate (https://www.academic-technology-approval.service.gov.uk/)’ using CAH code CAH10-01-02
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 61%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design and Sustainability
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Science (S1)
- Mechanical Engineering Applications
- Mechanical Engineering Science
- Applied Instrumentation and Control
- Design and Manufacture
- Thermo-fluids
- Operations Management A
- Mechanics, Kinematics and Materials
- Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation
- Engineering Project with Sustainability
- Mechanical Engineering Systems
- Mechanics and Materials
- Operations Management B
- Engineering Simulation
- Advanced Mathematical and Simulation Methods
- Computational Mechanics
- Advanced Tribology - Design and Reliability of Machine Elements
- Group Project
- Engineer in Society
- Advanced Engineering Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £41,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lancashire 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 at University of Lancashire?
72% 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 Lancashire?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.