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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
Imperial College London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Imperial College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A*,A
Must include: A* in Mathematics A*/A in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels and A if applying with four relevant A-levels) A in another subject General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
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Attend an interview
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £43,300 per year |
| International | £43,300 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H301
Here's what Imperial College London says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
Mechanical engineers play a key role in solving key global challenges, from developing sustainable energy sources to improving the lifespan of battery technology.
This course will suit you if you want to develop your mathematical, physics and computational skills to tackle tomorrow's engineering issues.
Through lectures, labs and tutorials, you'll build a solid understanding of the principles of solid mechanics, thermofluids and mechatronics. You'll also learn how to use technical drawings and specialist software to produce your own blueprints.
Hands-on workshop sessions will develop your manufacturing skills, while you'll also hone your design expertise on a group project.
You can broaden your learning further by taking modules from other engineering disciplines and applying mechanical engineering principles to their key challenges.
At the end of the course, you'll complete a research project in an area of your interest.
Throughout your studies, you'll develop the skills needed to undertake more advanced research, or pursue career opportunities in industries including the automotive and commercial sectors.
Professional accreditation
This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisation on behalf of the Engineering Council:
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
With an accredited and integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.
As well as your main Imperial degree (MEng), you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Location
Mount Pleasant Campus | Liverpool
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
Unknown
Start date
September 27, 2025
Application deadline
Unknown
The modules you will study
We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.
Imperial College London reviews
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1st year student
SOOOO MANY CLUBS. Theyu2019re all free so many things to do and try out.
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1st year student
London is alive thereu2019s lots to do and see which is nice! But it is all expensive!
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1st year student
Iu2019m not sure on the support as I havenu2019t applied and looked but there is options. It is very expensive for the accommodation. The shops you have to be careful on what you buy a week. But that is London
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1st year student
Each course has a wellbeing officer and mine is so nice! Thereu2019s a room to sleep in if needed as I have a health issue. Teachers are happy to explain things during a tutorial (where you can ask teacher anything and work with course mates)
1 year ago
1st year student
Library is very clean, only uni students can get it. The only problem is thereu2019s sometimes mice. My accommodation has 25 in a flat and the kitchen is disgusting! Iu2019m paying u00a3280 per week! Thereu2019s mould and Iu2019ve tried telling people to clean but I try and clean but it always gets ...
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1st year student
Lecturers are generally really good. Some a lot better than the others. The structure is very good. I know whatu2019s next lecture and what to revise/write for next lecture. The only problem is some modules arenu2019t clear so I find YouTube a lot more helpful. You have to do a lot of your own work
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Student information
See who's studying at Imperial College London. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A* | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Chemistry | A* | |||||
| Economics | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Imperial College London graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.9k
First year after graduation
£42.3k
Third year after graduation
£49.3k
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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