MEng Mechanical Engineering
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 27%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £46,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton?
69% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Brighton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.