MEng Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

MEng Mechanical Engineering builds technical, personal, interpersonal and professional skills through laboratory sessions and hands-on, project-based design work that mirrors the challenges of professional engineers. The BEng and MEng degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mathematics, science and software applied to mechanical engineering, with aerodynamics, structures, materials and manufacturing design taught using experimental facilities and CAD and analysis software. Options include a sandwich year in industry of up to 12 months, IAESTE and Turing exchanges and the Study USA Initiative after Stage 2. Transfer between BEng and MEng may be possible at the end of Stage 2.

Career pathways

The School has links with employers including Spirit AeroSystems, Caterpillar, Sensata, Collins Aerospace, Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus, McLaren F1, Michelin and Rolls Royce. Students can join the Engineering Leadership Programme, and placements have been secured with organisations such as Airbus UK, Lockheed Martin and Red Bull Technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technology and Design. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Higher Level Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. IB: 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. Graduates: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. Access/Foundation courses are not considered (apply for the BEng). A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (Distinction* = A). BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNC/HND are not normally considered for MEng entry but a BEng offer may be made. GCSE English Language grade C/4 required; applicants without A-level Physics need GCSE Physics B/6 or Double Award Science BB/66; 6 GCSEs at B/6 including Mathematics were expected last year. Offers are normally based on 3 A-levels and applicants are not normally interviewed. Applicants not eligible for the MEng are automatically considered for the BEng. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other tuition per year; entry year 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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