MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on the design and analysis of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum incorporates hands-on learning through live briefs from industry, computer simulation software, and practical engineering projects. The first year covers foundational concepts through Applied Mathematics, CAD and the Design Process, Electronics Principles, Manufacturing Principles, Mechanical Principles, and Professional Engineering Skills. The second year progresses to Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems, Automation and Control Systems, Competition and Contracts in Engineering, Engineering Materials, Modelling and Mechanics of Products, and Quality and Product Development. The third year involves Analysis and Design Optimisation, Analysis of Materials and Structures, Manufacturing Operations, and a substantial Project, alongside optional choices such as Business Strategy or Entrepreneurship. The fourth year concludes with Advanced Automation and Control, Autonomous Vehicles, Interdisciplinary Group Project, Advanced and Smart Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing, with further optional modules including Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation, Mechatronics, and Sustainability.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two A-levels (one A-Level in a maths or science subject), STEM based BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or STEM based BTEC Diploma at D*D*, STEM based T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Entry to year two full-time or year three part-time can be considered for applicants with a relevant HNC or equivalent qualification. For further information about UK qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document .
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Mathematics
- CAD and the Design Process
- Electronics Principles
- Manufacturing Principles
- Mechanical Principles
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems
- Automation and Control Systems
- Competition and Contracts in Engineering
- Engineering Materials
- Modelling and Mechanics of Products
- Quality and Product Development
- Analysis and Design Optimisation
- Analysis of Materials and Structures
- Manufacturing Operations
- Project
- Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Advanced Automation and Control
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Advanced and Smart Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation
- Mechatronics
- Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University do next?
90% 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 Solent University?
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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.