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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

Queen Mary University of London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

From precision machinery to advanced energy systems – drive innovation as you design and create mechanical solutions to solve society's challenges. Are you fascinated by how mechanisms work? Do you have a passion for design and creative problem-solving?

Join a community of like-minded individuals eager to turn curiosity into meaningful contributions for the future. Mechanical engineers specialise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical systems, covering everything from aircraft and power stations to cars. As a mechanical engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing the technologies that power industries and solve global challenges.

Preparing to work in a constantly-evolving industry, you’ll be equipped with a range of technical, creative and management skills. Our expert academics will also support you to think innovatively and work confidently in our state-of-the-art labs.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts60%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
70% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel70%
foundation23%
baccalaureate3%
access2%
otherHE2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£32,000
3 years on
£39,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching77%
Assessment & feedback68%
Academic support73%
Well organised73%
Learning resources81%
Student community79%
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Queen Mary University of London's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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