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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offer BCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B CCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H301
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
Overview
Aston University's IMechE-accredited mechanical engineering program ensures your readiness for a prosperous post-graduation career. Mechanical engineers play a pivotal role in virtually all man-made creations, resulting in a growing demand for professionals in this field. Upon completion, you'll possess the expertise and skills required to excel in global engineering challenges. This program encompasses not only technical and scientific subjects but also valuable skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership.
Assessment
The programme will be assessed through a combination of written and oral exams as well as practical work-based competencies such as log bookkeeping, teamwork evaluation, reports, presentations, and portfolios. Your final degree will be determined by your performance in all years.
Key course benefits
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Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the purpose of meeting the educational requirements of Chartered Engineer (CEng)
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Our Mechanical Engineering courses are ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
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Aston Engineers are ranked 14th in the UK in median earnings on average of £40,200 in the five years after graduation (LEO 2023)
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Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, to boost your future employment prospects.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Mechanical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Technology
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
How you will be assessed
The programme will be assessed through a combination of written and oral exams as well as practical work-based competencies such as log bookkeeping, teamwork evaluation, reports, presentations, and portfolios. Your final degree will be determined by your performance in all years.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
med
Teaching on my course
77%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
58%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
78%
med
Academic support
78%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
76%
high
Student voice
76%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Product Design | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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