Mechanical Engineering (with Year in Industry) MEng (Hons)
University of Leicester
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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23-SEP-24

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

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23-SEP-24

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New biomedical technologies. More effective pollution control systems. Mechanical engineering projects are evolving by the day. This degree will help you stay ahead of the curve, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Mechanical Engineering degree will emphasise how mechanical engineering has been transformed by the use of powerful computer-aided design, prototyping and manufacturing tools and by the use of modern ...Read more

New biomedical technologies. More effective pollution control systems. Mechanical engineering projects are evolving by the day. This degree will help you stay ahead of the curve, while also setting you up to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).Whether you study for the BEng or the MEng, your Mechanical Engineering degree will emphasise how mechanical engineering has been transformed by the use of powerful computer-aided design, prototyping and manufacturing tools and by the use of modern materials such as composites.Engineers are innovators who bring about change through their ingenuity, experience and curiosity to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. Their work is central to thriving economies and competitive industries. It is equally important in developing countries where engineers provide appropriate technologies during difficult times of change.Professional engineers have a high degree of specialist knowledge but increasingly they use a broad approach to problem solving across a range of engineering disciplines. This is coupled with an awareness of environmental, social, legal, economic and regulatory aspects of the problem at hand.Mechanical systems are at the core of the manufacturing, process and service industries including:Advanced engines, traction and braking systems for vehiclesAircraft, satellites and deep space probesBiomedical technologies such as imagers, ventilators and prostheticsAir and water pollution control equipmentTransportation and mass transit systemsIndustrial plant for the processing of raw materials and for power generationBuilding on a broad foundation of engineering studies in Year 1, you will develop specific expertise and skills in mechanisms and vibrations, structures, mechanical materials, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.Successful engineers must be able to analyse and solve complex problems in the industrial context, communicate ideas to others and work effectively in teams and exercise leadership skills. This is why all our Engineering degrees include a selection of management content or specialised modules throughout. Topics covered include business finance, project planning and management, intellectual property, health and safety, motivation theory, marketing, total quality management, ethics and professionalism.What's the difference?Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms:BEng (3 years), BEng with Industry (4 years), BEng with Year Abroad (4 years)MEng (4 years), MEng with Industry (5 years), MEng with Year Abroad (5 years)The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project work, advanced technical content and leadership, and automatically meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng shares its first three years with the corresponding BEng.

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15/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
38th
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 - 76 = 24% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
24%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Georgia
06 Nov 23

The campus I well located in the city, the staff are helpful and friendly. There are many students events on and it has a great nightlife. There is good support for studying,..Read more

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Sam
03 Mar 23

Leicester is an excellent university, great for my course, and I love the city! I especially love the student support available, specifically with disabilities, as this affects me..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 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):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

ABB including Maths. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.

Including Mathematics and a physical science at grade A.

including Maths and Physics

Pass Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which are at Distinction. To include all level 3 Maths modules at Distinction.

Accepted alongside Maths and Physics A-Level.

including Maths and Physics.

BBB at A level including Mathematics plus grade B in EPQ.

Grade C/4 in English Language.

with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

including Mathematics and a Physical science.

Accepted alongside Maths A-Level.

DDM in Engineering including Further Maths at Distinction.

The following are accepted:Design and Development for Engineering and ManufacturingEngineering Manufacturing, Processing and Control. Please note for this T level qualification you will need to take an additional Maths assessment test if you don't have A-level Maths - please contact Admissions for more information.

Accepted alongside Maths A-Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
96%
Physics
92%
Chemistry
40%
Further Mathematics
13%
Biology
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 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 England

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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

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

£24,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
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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Standard fee: £24,500 per year. Year in Industry: £3,675 which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee.

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Latest reviews

Latest Mechanical Engineering (General) reviews

Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Georgia
06 Nov 23
Mechanical Engineering (with Industry) BEng (Hons)
The campus I well located in the city, the staff are helpful and friendly. There are many students events on and it has a great nightlife. There is good support for studying,...
Read more
S
Sam
03 Mar 23
Mechanical Engineering (with Year in Industry) MEng (Hons)
Leicester is an excellent university, great for my course, and I love the city! I especially love the student support available, specifically with disabilities, as this affects me...
Read more
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