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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mechanical engineering applies science and technology to solve real world problems by designing and creating systems with moving parts. From fast cars to food production, mechanical engineers are one of the most in-demand professions in the modern world. Duration: 3 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: H300 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Scholarships available Typical A-level offer : A*A*A including specific subjects Typical contextual A-level offer : A*AA including specific subjects UK refugee/care-experienced offer : AAA including specific subjects Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements Full entry requirements How to apply Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester.

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Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
67% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel67%
foundation28%
baccalaureate3%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
91%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£31,500
3 years on
£41,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching79%
Assessment & feedback77%
Academic support66%
Well organised75%
Learning resources86%
Student community83%
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Where this degree can lead
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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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