Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)
About this course
BEng/MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons), a mechanical engineering degree centred on engineering principles, design processes, and analytical methods. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can select a three-year BEng or four-year MEng route, with optional placement years available for both pathways. The first year covers fundamental mathematics, dynamics, and the engineering design process through modules such as Engineering Tools and Principles 1, Engineering Tools and Principles 2, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 1, and Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 2. The second year extends these concepts into dynamic systems, materials science, and project budgeting with modules including Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles, Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Materials and Structures, and Design and Project Management. The third year addresses power generation, advanced materials, and individual technical investigations via Advanced Mechanical Materials and Professional Practice, Mechanical Energy Analysis, and Project based modules. The fourth year, exclusive to the MEng pathway, involves multidisciplinary team projects and advanced technical study through Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods, Advanced Materials, Structures and Design, Advanced Mechanical Engineering, and Group Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 BEng / 120 MEng A Level: BBC / BBB one A level must be at grade C or above in either Mathematics or Physics BTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC: DMM / DMM in an Engineering of Physics based BTEC Extended Diploma Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass in an Engineering, Physics or Mathematics QAA accredited Access to HE course, with at least 15 level 3 credits in the relevant subject at distinction. International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 / 30 with Maths or Physics at higher level Engineering Year Zero: Pass GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 82%: 197 offers from 239 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 61%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 53%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 12%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Tools and Principles 1
- Engineering Tools and Principles 2
- Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 1
- Mechanical Design and Manufacturing 2
- Mechanical, Energy and Aeronautical Tools and Principles
- Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control
- Mechanical Materials and Structures
- Design and Project Management
- Advanced Mechanical Materials and Professional Practice
- Mechanical Energy Analysis
- Project based modules
- Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods
- Advanced Materials, Structures and Design
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- Group Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £36,000.
What do graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
82% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 197 offers from 239 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort 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 Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University?
61% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.