- UCAS course code
- H3ND
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Management
Our university is ranked 4th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (QS World Rankings 2024)
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £34,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
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 .
Course unit details:
Mechanical Group Design Project
Unit code | MECH40530 |
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Credit rating | 30 |
Unit level | Level 4 |
Teaching period(s) | Full year |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Aims
Syllabus
Projects are submitted by a range of internal and/or industrial sponsors and each is tackled by a group of 4-5 students. All aspects of design are covered including concepts, viability, analysis, manufacturability, cost, opportunity and IP. A key component is the creation (and assessment) of a physical prototype of the finished design.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Report | 30% |
Oral assessment/presentation | 10% |
Practical skills assessment | 40% |
Other - Assessed tutorial work 20%
Feedback methods
Assessed tutorial work - immediate
Written report - within two weeks
Oral presentation - within two weeks
Practical demonstration - within two weeks
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Demonstration | 24 |
Lectures | 10 |
Project supervision | 130 |
Seminars | 24 |
Tutorials | 72 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 40 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Moray Kidd | Unit coordinator |