Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Northumbria University
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**Are you analytical and creative, interested in design technology and wanting to develop effective and sustainable solutions and products that meet the varied needs of today’s society?**The Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) programme will equip you with the practical skills and expertise required for a successful leadership career as a practising engineer, with the full educational basis to facilitate progression to engineering management roles. The MEng programme is accredited by the ...Read more


Are you analytical and creative, interested in design technology and wanting to develop effective and sustainable solutions and products that meet the varied needs of today’s society?

The Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) programme will equip you with the practical skills and expertise required for a successful leadership career as a practising engineer, with the full educational basis to facilitate progression to engineering management roles. The MEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Equipped with cutting edge lab infrastructure, the programme seeks to provide exciting and practical learning experiences to apply engineering principles to real-world problems. The programme is designed to build your confidence and skills base and will equip you with an awareness of engineering in the wider social, ethical, sustainable, and economic context.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
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%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Min Thein
08 Mar 24

Firstly, personally for me Northumbria University has got both good international reputation and student support. It has the diverse student body and and a good reputation ,..Read more

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Siddhant
31 Jan 24

Having lots of technical stuff makes our student life hassle free. What I found difficult as a new student was finding the Building/class room where your lecture was scheduled. So..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:Applicants will need A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. Please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme for more information.International Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualificat

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Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
89%
Physics
74%
Chemistry
16%
Geography
11%
Further Mathematics
10%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Min Thein
08 Mar 24
MSc Engineering Management (16 months)
Firstly, personally for me Northumbria University has got both good international reputation and student support. It has the diverse student body and and a good reputation ,...
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Siddhant
31 Jan 24
MSc Engineering Management (with Advanced Practice in second year)
Having lots of technical stuff makes our student life hassle free. What I found difficult as a new student was finding the Building/class room where your lecture was scheduled. So...
Read more
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Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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