Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Brunel University London
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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4 Years

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

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The Brunel Mechanical Engineering MEng gives students interested in pursuing careers in mechanical engineering an extra year of advanced study and training that will deepen your knowledge of the subject, expand your skill sets and put you on a fast-track to becoming a Chartered Engineer.As with our Mechanical Engineering BEng degree, you’ll get a thorough grounding in the core principles of engineering science including solid body mechanics, thermodynamics and materials science as well as in ...Read more

The Brunel Mechanical Engineering MEng gives students interested in pursuing careers in mechanical engineering an extra year of advanced study and training that will deepen your knowledge of the subject, expand your skill sets and put you on a fast-track to becoming a Chartered Engineer.As with our Mechanical Engineering BEng degree, you’ll get a thorough grounding in the core principles of engineering science including solid body mechanics, thermodynamics and materials science as well as in the fundamentals of product design, development and manufacturing.You’ll also get training in related disciplines integral to the profession such as computing, electrical engineering and electronics.And, as mechanical engineers not only design exciting products but venture into managing projects and companies, you’ll study elements of management, ethics, finance and law.In your final year, along with studying specialist topics taught at master’s degree level, you’ll take part in a major group project to design and manufacture a product. This will give you valuable experience working in a team-based environment and on-the-job opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills, competencies sought by employers. Recent examples of projects include a novel means of filtering water and applying fuel-cell technology to motorcycles.The MEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It fulfils the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). It is also the quickest route for gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status as you can apply for the qualification upon successfully completing this course.Throughout your studies, you’ll have use of our modern, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and 24-hour access to industry standard engineering design software at dedicated computer clusters on campus, so you’ll have the opportunity and equipment to explore ideas and tackle problems.We offer two study options. You can choose four years full-time, or five years full-time with a one-year professional placement that will give you the chance to apply what you’ve learnt to a real life working environment.If you start on the full-time course, you can transfer to the professional development option, which includes the placement, at any time before the end of Year 2.In a world where business, government and society depend more and more on technology, graduates with the knowledge and skills to design and build the machines and processes driving the technological innovation are in demand, particularly those with higher qualifications. Your Brunel MEng will give you that expertise and stand you in good stead for a rewarding career in engineering.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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47/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
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Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Ridwan
29 Nov 23

campus is easy to navigate, plenty of rooms available for individual and group study. nothing bad so..Read more

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Andre Jake
29 Nov 23

The university has excellent transport links and a good map to find places. In addition it is easy to find a quiet place to study. My only complaint would be that the places are a..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

including A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

including A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects;Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

to include D3 in Maths and grade M2 in one of the following subjects;Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

including grade 6 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science or Design and Technology.

including H2 in Mathematics and H2 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and A Level Maths at grade A.

in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and grade A in A level Maths

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades AB to include Grade A in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinction in Further Mechanical Principles and A level Maths at grade A.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical Principles modules and grade A in A level Maths

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering including Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and A Level Maths at grade A.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades AB to include Grade A in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and grade A in A level Maths

in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades AB to include grade A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, Design and Technology

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Physics
96%
Mathematics
96%
Chemistry
26%
Further Mathematics
19%
Economics
15%
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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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£9,250 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change.

£23,615 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,615 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 International

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Latest reviews

Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

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Ridwan
29 Nov 23
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
campus is easy to navigate, plenty of rooms available for individual and group study. nothing bad so...
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Andre Jake
29 Nov 23
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The university has excellent transport links and a good map to find places. In addition it is easy to find a quiet place to study. My only complaint would be that the places are a...
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Brunel University London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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