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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's)

Bournemouth University

(4.2)
111 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) course at Bournemouth University.

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A level

120 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£19,700 per year
International£19,700 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H105

Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) course.

This integrated masters degree develops high-calibre engineers who are able to function both as an engineer and a technology leader in sectors such as aerospace, marine, automotive, alternative energy, oil and gas, and other high-tech industries.

Why study MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at BU?

  • As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations

  • Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners, and guest speakers

  • You’ll have access to the state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students

  • Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession

  • Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest-running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.

  • You'll be career-ready with 95% of graduates from the course in employment or further study after 15 months.

Course accreditation Accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for the 2025-2029 intake years.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) at Bournemouth University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

Department of Design and Engineering

Location

Main Site | Poole

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

First year modules include Engineering Design with Practice, Engineering Principles A, Engineering Principles B, Materials with Practice, Electrical and Electronic Principles and Engineering Mathematics.

Bournemouth University reviews

(4.2)
Based on 111 reviews from Bournemouth University's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
47%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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1st year student

Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...

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1st year student

Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn

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1 year ago

1st year student

Good support system in place.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).

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1 year ago

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 Bournemouth University students who took the Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

65%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

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?

82%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

94%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

76%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

71%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

76%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

100%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

93%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

80%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time64%Part-time36%
Gender ratio
Female8%Male91%Other1%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
First year dropout rate16%
Number of students150
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
ChemistryD
Product DesignA
Computer ScienceC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

50%

Engineering professionals

10%

Information Technology Professionals

10%

Process, plant and machine operatives

10%

Skilled trades occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£46.4k

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 (Integrated Master's).

Source: LEO

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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