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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

The University of Leicester
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

New biomedical technologies. More effective pollution control systems. Mechanical engineering projects are evolving by the day.

This degree will help you stay ahead of the curve, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The browser you are using is no longer supported and for that reason you will not get the best experience when using our website. 5th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Daily Mail University Guide 2026) 6th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2026) Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Mechanical Engineering degree will emphasise how mechanical engineering has been transformed by the use of powerful computer-aided design, prototyping and manufacturing tools and by the use of modern materials such as composites.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
96-111 pts40%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£30,500
3 years on
£38,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback87%
Academic support75%
Well organised77%
Learning resources85%
Student community85%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Leicester's own site.
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