Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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**Why study Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects- Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with ...Read more


Why study Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study- Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects- Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support plus all students receive a personal copy of SolidWorks-CAD software- Professional engineers regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits provide insights into careers in professional engineering; plus you have the option of completing an industrial placement- Practically delivered degree watch utilising industry standard software- LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)


About your course

By studying the professionally-accredited MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University you will have access to leading organisations and industry professionals plus exciting paid work placements. Such professional experience will enhance your CV and open up exciting career opportunities.On this course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer. Institution of Mechanical Engineers accreditation means your degree qualifies you for registration as a Chartered Engineer.This is one of the UK's leading engineering departments, with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities including engine test facilities, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios, which you have full use of in practical sessions.Links with national and international companies mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers and as an extension of this, we offer you the chance to undertake a years paid placement.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Dominic
03 Feb 25

Best aspects include the city life and freedom Worst aspects include the poor module and course management..Read more

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Ashley
07 Oct 24

Good student life..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20Subject requirements: Grade B from Maths and a Grade B from one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics or Engineering.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Extended Diploma: DDM in Engineering discipline + Distinction in Further Engineering Maths

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
81%
Physics
73%
Further Mathematics
28%
Chemistry
18%
Biology
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 fee has been confirmed.

£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.

£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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£18250 Per year

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a pioneering, modern civic university....

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Liverpool John Moores University
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