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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

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

This 4-year MEng Mechanical Engineering master’s degree is a pathway to chartered engineer status. Gain specialist knowledge and work for a year in industry. Mechanical Engineering (MEng) starting September 2023 for 4 years Learn how to take a product from initial concept, to design and manufacture.

Our 4-year master's in Mechanical Engineering with industry placement will put you on the path to becoming a chartered engineer. You'll learn about mechanical design, structures and materials, then select specialist topics to study. Project work throughout the degree provides the opportunity to apply your design skills to real-world problems.

This integrated master's lets you select a specialist theme pathway for years 3 and 4, or stay on in this generalised Mechanical Engineering theme. This general theme lets you take optional modules from the specialised courses in years 3 and 4.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
176-191 pts20%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
96%
Continue past first year
80%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,500
After 15 months
£34,500
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
80%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support76%
Well organised84%
Learning resources89%
Student community97%
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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 University of Southampton's own site.
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