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MEng Mechanical Engineering

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
MENG-MH
Median salary
£42,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 80%
  • Learning resources: 76%
  • Student voice: 69%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 50%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 4%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 6%
  • West Midlands: 12%
  • East of England: 9%
  • London: 8%
  • South East: 47%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
  • 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.

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 Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £49,500. The £42,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.

What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University do next?

85% 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 Oxford Brookes University?

87% 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 Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.

Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University accredited?

Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 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.

Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Oxford Brookes University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.