MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes an integrated foundation year for students without the formal qualifications for direct entry, and is designed to meet Engineering Council AHEP4 requirements for professional registration. A group project and a higher-level project are part of the course.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) 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
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Fundamental Tools for Engineers
- Design Studies for Engineers
- Analytical Studies for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Foundation Mathematics
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 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.