MEng Mechanical Engineering
University of Exeter
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

Location

Streatham Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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OverviewDiscover the exciting world of mechanical engineering and prepare for a future career where youll be at the forefront of creating real-world solutions. Youll learn from experts in the field on a diverse range of topics such as mechatronics, multi-functional materials, additive manufacturing, and thermodynamics. With an emphasis on project-based learning, youll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in amazing projects such as designing and building the Exeter Formula Student car. ...Read more

Overview

  • Discover the exciting world of mechanical engineering and prepare for a future career where you'll be at the forefront of creating real-world solutions.
  • Youll learn from experts in the field on a diverse range of topics such as mechatronics, multi-functional materials, additive manufacturing, and thermodynamics.
  • With an emphasis on project-based learning, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in amazing projects such as designing and building the Exeter Formula Student car.
  • Our core first year equips you with the knowledge and skills to work effectively across all the engineering disciplines before you specialise in your second year.
  • You will have the opportunity to gain work experience through summer placements and the 'Year in Industry' programme.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
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
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Jake
12 Dec 24

Nice location, lots of foliage and..Read more

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Thomas
03 Dec 24

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies. Grade A or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade A in another Science subject required.

Grade A or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade A in another Science subject required.

Grade A or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade A in another Science subject required.

Pass the HE to Access Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in another Science subject area.Please also see our website for GCSE requirements

Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and another Science subject.

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without an A Level Science subject, however A Level Maths grade A is still required: Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve grade A or above in A Level Maths and grade A in another A Level Science subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Mechanical Engineering

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

Mathematics
99%
Physics
93%
Chemistry
37%
Further Mathematics
28%
Geography
8%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,900 per year

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Students from International

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Jake
12 Dec 24
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03 Dec 24
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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