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Mechanical Engineering (MEng), Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University rank #442 (QS) ,
Recent graduates from this course found graduate engineer and consultancy positions with companies such as BAE Systems, Army/Royal Air Force, Nissan, Jaguar, and EDF Energy.  

About

  • We believe our students should be supported as you develop into inquisitive and enthusiastic problem solvers capable of using a wide range of underpinning knowledge and technical skills to tackle the problems faced by industry today and into the future.
  • Our programmes introduce a full range of core engineering science modules coupled to practical projects to ensure a highly integrated and industry relevant degree programme.
  • The MEng degree takes the BEng and develops it to a full Masters level programme which fully meets all the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
  • From year 1 you can expect to work on major projects often in partnership with commercial engineering companies. You will work with your colleagues, academic staff and engineers from industry to develop real solutions to these live problems

Accreditation

  • The MEng in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng). 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
    • Duration description
      Duration - 4 or 5 years
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Design and Experimentation
  • Prototyping and Development
  • Electronic Engineering Foundations
  • Engineering Science
  • Transition Mathematics for Engineers
  • First Year Engineering Mathematics
For more information, please visit the programme website.

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

General Requirements

  • ABB-BBB to include Maths and a physical science or technology subject (Physics, Electronics, Computer Science).
  • Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (Science/Technical/Engineering types): DDM including the following units and at Distinction: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical/Electrical Principles, Further Mechanical/Electrical Principles.
  • 31 overall points with 5, 5, 5 in higher level subjects including Maths and Physics at higher level grade 5.
  • GCSE English Grade C/4 or above and Maths Grade C/4 or above

Tuition Fee

  • International

    19000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19000 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
  • Placement Year: £4,625

Living costs for Birmingham

  • 765 - 1140 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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