MEng Mechanical Engineering
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 15%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 66%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 27%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £45,500. 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 Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth?
83% 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 Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.