- UCAS course code
- H303
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course description
The MEng Mechanical Engineering will give you an excellent grounding in the knowledge and experience of the most fundamental of all engineering disciplines, preparing you for a variety of careers in engineering, technology, business and management.
We use a variety of teaching styles that reflect the diversity of topics covered in modern mechanical engineering, and you will develop the range of skills and expertise that a professional engineer must possess.
As in BEng, the third year features an individual project - you will undertake a major investigative project by yourself. This may require scientific experiments and investigations. The successful completion of this project is a necessary condition for eventual professional registration.
The fourth year of the MEng features a major design group project, as well as further opportunities of choosing specialist subjects, in addition to core units.
Aims
This course aims to provide you with an education that covers the breadth of this diverse subject, imparting the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills so that you can operate effectively in your initial appointment and develop your career:
- Develop strong intellectual and practical skills to critically analyse, investigate and solve mechanical engineering problems
- Develop a high degree of competence in the use and adaptation of existing methods, tools and techniques and the application of engineering principles
- Instil creativity in addressing problems relating to engineering components and systems
- Develop a high degree of competence in engineering design, experimentation, technologies of manufacturing and effective management of companies
- Develop skills in the use of computers, software packages, team working, communication, time management and independent learning
- Provide an increased depth and breadth relative to BEng
Special features
Range of study options
You can extend your degree by a year to gain industrial experience through our Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng course.
Foundation Year available
You can prepare for the full degree course if you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry by undertaking our foundation course first.
Teaching and learning
At Manchester you will be taught by academic staff who are leading experts in mechanical engineering, in a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
We use a combination of lectures, tutorial classes, practical laboratory sessions and computer-based sessions.
There is a design project each year, which involves teamwork in small groups, and allows you to apply and develop your problem-solving and project management skills.
In the third year you will undertake an individual project, allowing you to pursue a particular subject or application area in greater depth.
Coursework and assessment
Course unit details
Key engineering knowledge and skills are taught in a core syllabus throughout all years of the course.
We view design as an especially important activity, as it integrates the engineering topics across the degree course. Years 1 and 2 also include compulsory workshop practice sessions.
Years 3 and 4 also offer a range of options, so that you can select subjects to suit your individual needs, interests and career aspirations. Optional units cover many theoretical and practical aspects of industrially relevant topics and include some of the latest developments in mechanical engineering.
An individual research project is completed in Year 3 and a group design project in Year 4.
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Fluid Mechanics for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineers | AERO10421 | 10 | Mandatory |
Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering | AERO12101 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structures 1 (Mech) | CIVL10031 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | EEEN10492 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mathematics 1M2 | MATH19662 | 10 | Mandatory |
Workshop Practice (Mechanical) | MECH10030 | 0 | Mandatory |
Design 1 (Mechanical) | MECH10331 | 10 | Mandatory |
Manufacturing Engineering 1 (Mechanical) | MECH11012 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mechanical Engineering Systems | MECH11311 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mechanics (Mechanical) | MECH11602 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Modelling & Simulation (Mech) | AERO20092 | 10 | Mandatory |
Fluid Mechanics 2 | AERO20121 | 10 | Mandatory |
Project Management (Aero/Mech) | ENGM22491 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mathematics 2M1 | MATH29661 | 10 | Mandatory |
Workshop Practice (Mechanical) | MECH20030 | 0 | Mandatory |
Numerical Methods & Computing (Mechanical | MECH20042 | 10 | Mandatory |
Manufacturing Engineering 2 | MECH20051 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design 2 (Mechanical) | MECH20071 | 10 | Mandatory |
Applied Thermodynamics (Mechanical) | MECH20422 | 10 | Mandatory |
Dynamics | MECH20442 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Control Engineering (Mechanical) | AERO30021 | 10 | Mandatory |
Vibrations & Aeroelasticity (Mechanical) | AERO30441 | 10 | Mandatory |
Manufacturing Engineering 3 | MECH30121 | 10 | Mandatory |
Heat Transfer | MECH30432 | 10 | Mandatory |
Individual Project (Mechanical) | MECH31030 | 30 | Mandatory |
Design 3 (Mechanical) | MECH31041 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structures 3 (Mechanical) | MECH32002 | 10 | Mandatory |
Modelling & Simulation 3 | AERO30052 | 10 | Optional |
Nuclear Systems | MECH30632 | 10 | Optional |
Fluid Mechanics | MECH31422 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Legal Issues | ENGM40461 | 15 | Mandatory |
Engineering Foresight | ENGM41011 | 15 | Mandatory |
Mechanical Group Design Project | MECH40530 | 30 | Mandatory |
Data-driven Modelling & Simulation | AERO40041 | 15 | Optional |
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics | AERO40122 | 15 | Optional |
Legal Issues | ENGM40461 | 15 | Optional |
Engineering Foresight | ENGM41011 | 15 | Optional |
Advanced Heat Transfer | MECH40051 | 15 | Optional |
Composites and Polymers | MECH40102 | 15 | Optional |
Advanced Manufacturing Processes | MECH40132 | 15 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers also has a range of scholarships available to students who are about to commence their Institution-accredited degree.
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages .
What our students say
Chris Darwood, third-year student
I am currently undertaking a MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering, with intentions to graduate straight into a job in industry.
When looking for a university I was instantly drawn to Manchester. The city offered me everything I wanted; not only did the University have an impressive engineering course, one of the best in the country, but also an active social life, which catered for all tastes and budgets.
There is a vibrant nightlife, which ranges from having a curry in Rusholme, to having a few drinks in Fallowfield, or heading to the clubs in town. There are also plenty of cinemas, shops and galleries giving the city a unique cultural dimension. It was Manchester's exclusive ability to provide social, cultural and academic experiences that made it my city and university of choice.
In the engineering school (MACE), I have found the learning experience to be both varied and inspiring. Due to the size and diversity of the University, in terms of both staff and students, I've been exposed to a huge range of knowledge, cultures and facilities.
The blend of practical and theoretical learning promoted by the University represents my ideal learning environment. Combined with the number of opportunities that the University prides itself on offering, both academic and personal, I would recommend it to any prospective student.
Throughout the whole University, there is a great amount of emphasis on student support and welfare. Part of this is a mentoring scheme that operates within the engineering school. I joined the scheme in my second year and have now taken a leading role as the school co-ordinator for MentorEng, the name given to the student-run, but school-funded and integrated organisation, which instigates the mentoring and some of the personal development opportunities.
Facilities
The University of Manchester also offers extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
You will have access to excellent facilities throughout the course, including:
- Extensive workshop facilities (for workshop practice and manufacture of parts for individual and group projects)
- Excellent laboratory facilities, including wind tunnels, laser processing laboratories, robotics
- Extensive computer cluster equipped with state-of-the-art technical, engineering and design software.
Manchester's Engineering Campus Development, MECD.
Get ready to collaborate, create and innovate in a brand-new £400m purpose-built building which will allow you, our future engineers and material scientists, to come together and make your mark on the world. The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will officially open from September 2022 and will include hundreds of flexible teaching and learning spaces with unrivalled world-class research facilities - whatever your inspiration, with MECD the possibilities are endless.