Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
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Aston Universitys IMechE-accredited mechanical engineering program ensures your readiness for a prosperous post-graduation career. Mechanical engineers play a pivotal role in virtually all man-made creations, resulting in a growing demand for professionals in this field. Upon completion, youll possess the expertise and skills required to excel in global engineering challenges. This program encompasses not only technical and scientific subjects but also valuable skills in project management, ...Read more

Aston University's IMechE-accredited mechanical engineering program ensures your readiness for a prosperous post-graduation career. Mechanical engineers play a pivotal role in virtually all man-made creations, resulting in a growing demand for professionals in this field. Upon completion, you'll possess the expertise and skills required to excel in global engineering challenges. This program encompasses not only technical and scientific subjects but also valuable skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership.Choosing the MEng year provides a chance to secure a valuable industry placement, enhancing specialised knowledge and professional growth. This experience grants a competitive advantage in the mechanical engineering field. While securing a placement is your responsibility, Aston University's Careers and Placements team offers robust support and maintains strong industry connections. Eligibility requires a minimum average mark of 50% in your third program year, and you can transition to the MEng program at any point during your BEng studies.Duration - 4 year (5 with Placement Year)

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
77/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Mohammed
26 Feb 25

The best aspect is the wudhu area for the Muslim prayer facility in the student union. However there should also be a wudhu area in the main building to make it more convenient...Read more

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Chukwunonso Rodney
25 Feb 25

The best thing is its location, its at the centre of the city, accessible to everything, the sense of security within the school is so comforting. And the the thing i don't like,..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offerBCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade BCCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in STEM (a) subject units.STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject.STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level MathsQCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansRQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction- Building Services Engineering for Construction- Onsite Construction- Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing- Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
88%
Physics
78%
Chemistry
33%
Biology
11%
Business Studies
9%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,500 per year

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Students from International

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£21500 Per year

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Mechanical Engineering (General)
Mechanical Engineering (General)
M
Mohammed
26 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The best aspect is the wudhu area for the Muslim prayer facility in the student union. However there should also be a wudhu area in the main building to make it more convenient....
Read more
CR
Chukwunonso Rodney
25 Feb 25
Mechanical Engineering MSc
The best thing is its location, its at the centre of the city, accessible to everything, the sense of security within the school is so comforting. And the the thing i don't like,...
Read more
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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston University, Birmingham , Birmingham

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
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