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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Queen Mary University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Including Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking. Please note: You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H301
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
Are you fascinated by how mechanisms work? Do you have a passion for design and creative problem-solving? Join a community of like-minded individuals eager to turn curiosity into meaningful contributions for the future.
Mechanical engineers specialise in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical systems, covering everything from aircraft and power stations to cars. As a mechanical engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing the technologies that power industries and solve global challenges.
Ready for success
Preparing to work in a constantly-evolving industry, you’ll be equipped with a range of technical, creative and management skills. Our expert academics will also support you to think innovatively and work confidently in our state-of-the-art labs.
We’re recognised globally for our research, creating new technology and writing publications as a result. And we’re keen to encourage forward thinking in your work too.
You’ll start exploring your options and growing your network throughout the course. We involve industry partners and guest speakers from companies such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin F1 and Network Rail. Automotive company, manufacturing firm or engineering consultancy – prepare to secure exciting work as a graduate engineer.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Engineering and Materials Science
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 You'll study a range of core engineering principles including:
EMS402U - Engineering Design EMS410U - Experimental Design and Practice 1 EMS412U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1 EMS430U - Materials Engineering EMS450U - Exploring Mechanical Engineering EMS420U - Experimental Design and Practice 2 EMS418U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 2 EMS460U - Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics EMS499U - Skills for Engineers
You can look up module descriptions using our module directory. Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework, written reports, projects, presentations, group work and exams in the summer.
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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 Queen Mary University of London 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
78%
med
Teaching on my course
78%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
66%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
62%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
62%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
63%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
81%
high
Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of 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 | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering at Queen Mary University of London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£35.8k
Third year after graduation
£42.7k
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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