MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Control Systems, Programming, Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The MEng and BEng programmes share common teaching and assessment over the first two years. An industrial placement year leads to a Diploma in Professional Practice, and options include studying abroad in the USA or Germany.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB To include Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Engineering or Electronics. Applicants presenting A Level Physics (& Mathematics) will receive a TWO Grade reduction at time of offer i.e. BBC.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Design and CAE 1
- Mechanical Systems & Analysis 1
- The Global Engineer
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology
- Design of Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Programming
- Thermal Fluid Sciences
- Design and CAE 2
- Materials and Manufacturing 2
- Mechanical Systems and Analysis 2
- Industrial Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Study USA
- Control for Mechanical Engineers
- Design and Industry
- Mechanical Systems and Analysis 3
- German for International Engineering
- Automation
- Advanced Control Theory
- Microeconomics
- Environmental Engineering
- Smart Manufacturing Technologies
- MEMS Materials and System Simulation
- Advanced CAE
- MEng Final Year Dissertation
- Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences and CFD
- Engineering Systems Design
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engineering
- Intelligent Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Quality Improvement
- Advanced Polymer Engineering
- Composite Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University do next?
100% 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 Ulster University?
98% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.