Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering) - MEng (Hons)
Kingston University
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Mechanical engineers are involved in the design and manufacture of products and systems that affect us all, with expertise relevant to many organisations. Youll learn general mechanical engineering, gain highly-sought-after simulation skills and an understanding of business and project management. Specialist subjects include applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and electronics.The Automotive pathway focuses on the design, testing and development of vehicles and/or components, from ...Read more

Mechanical engineers are involved in the design and manufacture of products and systems that affect us all, with expertise relevant to many organisations. You'll learn general mechanical engineering, gain highly-sought-after simulation skills and an understanding of business and project management. Specialist subjects include applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and electronics.The Automotive pathway focuses on the design, testing and development of vehicles and/or components, from concept to production. They also involve improving vehicles in response to customer feedback.The MEng course has an extra year, for deeper study of areas such as computer-aided design and mathematics.

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88/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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61st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
89th
What students say
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Jack
03 Oct 25

The uni itself is great, different varieties of classes and equipment. However parking situation is a big concern. I can't park anywhere, even when I have later lessons in the..Read more

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03 Oct 25

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 144 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2H2H2H3H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£19,575 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Year 1 (2025/26): £18,500 Year 2 (2026/27): £19,200 Year 3 (2027/28): £19,900 Year 4 (2028/29): £20,700

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Yorkon Building Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames London KT2 7LB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away
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