MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our four‑year MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course takes you from core engineering principles to advanced, industry‑informed project work. The course builds on real engineering practice, active research and established industry partnerships, supported by our location in one of Manchester’s key innovation districts - an area with strong links to technology, research and collaboration. You’ll build a solid foundation in engineering science, applied mathematics and practical skills before progressing into specialist areas such as solid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering and Environment | Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years with placement | Study mode: integrated, full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mechanical engineering drives the technologies that shape modern life — from transport and energy systems to advanced manufacturing and medical devices. On this course, you’ll bring engineering theory to life through practical experimentation, design work and hands‑on projects in our specialist labs and workshops. Year 1 core: Introduction to Engineering Principles, Design Project, Further Engineering Principles, Engineering Skills. Year 2 core: Group Project, Dynamics and Control, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Year 3 core: Engineering Design and Business, Structural Analysis and Computational Mechanics, Thermo-Fluids, Individual Project. Year 4 core: Advanced Materials Engineering and Analysis, Digital Manufacturing, Management Projects - Professional Practice, Systems Engineering for Industry, Engineering Sustainability, Group Engineering Project.

Career pathways

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers across the engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors. Opportunities span mechanical design, product development, energy systems, automotive and aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and roles supporting innovation across public and private organisations.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade D in at least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics or Pure Mathematics. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Engineering to include a Pass in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Engineering or Science with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points. EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies - minimum overall grade of Distinction and to include a pass in both Engineering Mathematics and Further Engineering Mathematics. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics in either: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. T level - Overall grade Merit in Design and Development for Engineering; Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control; or Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills. and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. International students who apply for this course will need to provide an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate (ATAS certificate) before the University can issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issue ATAS certificates, applications can be submitted via their online system, we recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate. For more information about ATAS certificates please visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. IELTS: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years with placement

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