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

Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Brunel University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£21,795 per year (provisional)
International£21,795 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H301

Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

The Brunel Mechanical Engineering MEng gives students interested in pursuing careers in mechanical engineering an extra year of advanced study and training that will deepen your knowledge of the subject, expand your skill sets and put you on a fast-track to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

As with our Mechanical Engineering BEng degree, you’ll get a thorough grounding in the core principles of engineering science including solid body mechanics, thermodynamics and materials science as well as in the fundamentals of product design, development and manufacturing.

You’ll also get training in related disciplines integral to the profession such as computing, electrical engineering and electronics.

And, as mechanical engineers not only design exciting products but venture into managing projects and companies, you’ll study elements of management, ethics, finance and law.

In your final year, along with studying specialist topics taught at master’s degree level, you’ll take part in a major group project to design and manufacture a product. This will give you valuable experience working in a team-based environment and on-the-job opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills, competencies sought by employers.

Recent examples of projects include a novel means of filtering water and applying fuel-cell technology to motorcycles.

The MEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It fulfils the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). It is also the quickest route for gaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status as you can apply for the qualification upon successfully completing this course.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have use of our modern, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and 24-hour access to industry standard engineering design software at dedicated computer clusters on campus, so you’ll have the opportunity and equipment to explore ideas and tackle problems.

We offer two study options. You can choose four years full-time, or five years full-time with a one-year professional placement that will give you the chance to apply what you’ve learnt to a real life working environment.

If you start on the full-time course, you can transfer to the professional development option, which includes the placement, at any time before the end of Year 2.

In a world where business, government and society depend more and more on technology, graduates with the knowledge and skills to design and build the machines and processes driving the technological innovation are in demand, particularly those with higher qualifications. Your Brunel MEng will give you that expertise and stand you in good stead for a rewarding career in engineering.

Source: Brunel University of London

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Location

Main Site | Uxbridge

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Typical Modules

Advanced Thermofluids Additive Manufacturing & Advanced CAD Medical Device Engineering Introduction to AI Applications in Engineering Mechatronics and Control Engineering Advanced Electrical Systems and Power Electronics

For a full list of modules and their descriptions please visit our website https://www.brunel.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-meng

Brunel University of London student reviews

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Based on 131 reviews from Brunel University of London's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
37%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
1 star
3%
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5 star help especially with math modules

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Library is currently being fitted with new furniture and central university quad area construction finished a month ago and looks stunning

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Very broad in terms of the field of finance which allows you to explore different paths

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel University of London

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 Brunel University of London students who took the Mechanical Engineering 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?

78%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

50%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

66%

low

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?

81%

med

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

69%

low

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

59%

low

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

75%

low

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

91%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

59%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

66%

med

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

75%

med

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

69%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

61%

low

How well organised is your course?

56%

low

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

88%

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?

78%

low

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

55%

med

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

75%

low

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

59%

low

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

67%

med

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

84%

med

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

77%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Brunel University of London. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female10%Male90%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Student performance
2:1 or above54%
Number of students230
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsC
ChemistryC
EconomicsB
Computer ScienceC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Brunel University of London graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Engineering professionals

10%

Sales occupations

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.1k

First year after graduation

£32.5k

Third year after graduation

£40.2k

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.

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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