Mechanical and Electrical Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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There is a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. This degree gives you the fundamental knowledge and tools to satisfy this demand in a unique way focussing on electro-mechanical energy conversion.During this course, you will study units from the mechanical and electrical disciplines along the following themes:- design and integration of electro-mechanical systems;- energy conversion and actuation systems;- ...Read more

There is a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. This degree gives you the fundamental knowledge and tools to satisfy this demand in a unique way focussing on electro-mechanical energy conversion.During this course, you will study units from the mechanical and electrical disciplines along the following themes:- design and integration of electro-mechanical systems;- energy conversion and actuation systems;- embedded systems and control;- power electronics and electric drives; and- energy management.Years one and two offer a grounding in mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies will draw together these interdisciplinary foundations.In year three, as well as classroom-based subjects, you will engage in an individual research project in which you will apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed focussing on a specific topic area from actuation and sensor systems and intelligent adaptable power systems to efficient, clean propulsion technologies.Your final year will see you working as part of a larger team of students, often working with an industrial partner, to solve an engineering-related problem related to your programme subject matter. You will also have some choice of modules offering more in-depth engineering topics.Mechanical and electrical engineering graduates will be able to innovate technologies in a range of areas. These might include:- the power flow of renewable energy microgrids, from the wind to the electric generator and the power network to the user in the home;- actuation systems for motion control or robotics used in healthcare and manufacturing;- the complete power train of future electric vehicles, from the energy storage system, through to the electric motors, to the mechanical drivetrain and traction system;- efficient energy storage, allowing sensors to operate in previously inaccessible and far-reaching locations.

WUSCA ranking:
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86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
CUG Ranking
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16th
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£29,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Arnav
06 Dec 23

Not much I'm really happy with..Read more

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David Bosire
06 Dec 23

The universities is great especially tye student support..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAC - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Standard offer: AAA including Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics.Contextual offer: AAC including AA in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAAAB.

Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics of Mechanics or Computer Science.

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at distinction and 15 at merit, including at least 12 credits at distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science, and A in A-level Mathematics, OrAccess to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at distinction and 15 at merit, including at least 12 credits at distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry), 12 credits at distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science, and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol Mathematics Test: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/after-you-apply/interviews/maths-tests/Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science.Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and any one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

DDD in EITHER Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four required Physics units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), OR in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol Maths test in place of A-level Mathematics: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/after-you-apply/interviews/maths-tests/

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
99%
Physics
97%
Further Mathematics
72%
Chemistry
48%
Economics
9%
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
95%
Physics
86%
Further Mathematics
49%
Chemistry
29%
Electronics
8%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,400 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,400 per year

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Students from International

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£30400 Per year

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