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Get industry ready with this IMechE accredited degree, that consistently achieves high graduate employment rates and can be studied on a day release basis.
Engineers constantly ask questions and explore new ideas. They play an important role in developing the world around us -whether that's through the initial design and manufacture of products, or through their development, management or marketing.
A degree in Mechanical Engineering will challenge you and transform the way you learn, giving you the opportunity to use your skills in any sector you wish. Join us in using the power of engineering to explore, take risks and find ways to change the world for the better.
Our new inclusive, problem-based curriculum will broaden our engineering audience, enabling students from a wider range of backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering. To date, we're the first university in the UK to transform our curriculum alongside constructing a new engineering building.
You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering, designed to revolutionise the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all the latest high-tech equipment, it's purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.
This course is developed alongside our partner employers to make sure you're industry ready when you graduate. They'll also provide you with placement opportunities, as well as advice on CV-writing, interview techniques and industry issues.
As a student engineer, you'll start your professional journey towards becoming an incorporated or chartered engineer from day one. You'll learn by doing, applying and revisiting your early skills through embedded project weeks and development of digital and physical prototypes, as you would in practice.
Mechanical engineers are sought after for traditional engineering jobs and the product development process. You'll also be in demand to help maximise usage of high capital plants and operations such as power stations, oil refineries and hospitals.
Step inside our new School of Engineering building at UWE Bristol.
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
You'll study:
You'll study:
If you study on the four year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
You'll study:
*You won't study this module if you have completed the placement year)
Plus, four optional modules from:
You'll study:
Plus, four optional modules from:
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.
"As part of my course, I had the opportunity to teach in a foundation year lab and complete a one-year internship at Airbus. My year in industry gave me many practical skills, which later helped me to successfully obtain a graduate role at First Bus." Laura, 2019 Mechanical Engineering graduate
Learn through a mix of lectures and tutorials, experimental laboratory work, engineering fabrication, drawing and design, computing and application-based mini projects.
Make use of facilities including stress analysis, testing and materials selection, dynamics and vibration and thermofluids.
Experiment with energy conservation and control, aerodynamics (high speed and low speed wind tunnels), electronics and computing, manufacture, advanced manufacture and robotics.
Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to give you the inside track on industry challenges and opportunities. Visit our careers fairs and engineer 'speed dating' events that help you find work as soon as you graduate.
Get involved in national competitions and initiatives to boost your skills and experience. Some students volunteer their skills to help develop infrastructure in developing countries, through initiatives like Engineers without Borders. Others have had success with UWE Bristol teams in the Formula Student competition.
Showcase your work to employers and the public at our annual degree show.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
You can study this course full-time over three (BEng) or four (MEng) years, or part-time on a day release basis.
Modules are structured to allow you to attend all your lectures and tutorial sessions on a single day each week, minimising the time you spend away from the workplace.
A benefit of studying part-time is you'll be able to put your learning into practice and potentially use work-related problems in projects.
You'll be assessed through a mix of examinations, assignments and group projects.
An individual project is a key assessment in Year three and Final year.
Learn more about assessments.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.
If you choose the five year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after Year two.
Past students have worked for the German Space Agency, Rolls Royce, Airbus and smaller regional consultancies. Many of these employers were so impressed with the calibre of our students that they employed them on graduation.
Get help to find your placement and support throughout from staff within the School and our award-winning careers service.
You'll have an opportunity to see engineering in action at a range of facilities.
On factory visits, you'll receive a guided tour of the shop floor and attend a presentation from the host organisation.
Past visits have included Jaguar Land Rover, the National Composite Centre, Airbus and GKN.
Our engineering building is designed to inspire the engineers of the future. Built for hands-on investigation, with engine test cells, wind tunnels and collaborative learning spaces. An ideal environment for encouraging you to explore, take risks and discover ways to change the world for the better.
Test your theories and develop engineering skills in our well-equipped laboratories.
Carry out stress analysis experimentation in our statics lab or consider moving based problems in our dynamics lab.
Experiment with industry-ready electro-mechanical machines and investigate heat transfer and engine performance using specialist equipment.
Develop practical skills in our rapid prototyping facility and machine shop.
Learn how to undertake finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computer-aided design (CAD) on our workstations equipped with industry standard software.
A mix of traditional and hands-on learning environments helps you quickly take on essential knowledge and skills, standing you in good stead for your professional career.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
An excellent range of options for all of the Bristol campuses and the city centre.
A stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make you want to stay.
There is more to your experience here than study. Choose to make the most of it and try new things.
We provide support in the way you need it.
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Our MEng Mechanical Engineering will enable you to develop your understanding of stress analysis, dynamics, heat transfer, mechatronics, materials and manufacture, and maths. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the practical skills needed to pursue a career in this industry.
Your combined understanding of maths, science, technology, business and management can lead to a broad range of careers all over the world. You'll develop core skills that you'll take with you through your career, such as innovation, teamwork and creativity.
Consulting and contracting jobs are available in the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery. These are in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, energy and water.
If you're interested in business or commerce, a mechanical engineering degree is also highly regarded in finance, IT and management, offering many career opportunities in these fields.
Choose your modules in a way that allows you to specialise with your chosen career in mind. You'll share modules with aerospace and automotive engineering students in your first year too, meaning you can transfer onto one of these courses if your focus changes.
Throughout your course, you'll benefit from a range of professional opportunities. Gain an inside track on the profession through factory visits and professional briefings with industry-leading organisations across the UK.
Read how an MEng degree and placement prepared Lawrence for an exciting future in Mechanical Engineering
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
*The UK Government recently proposed that tuition fees for Home students will increase by 3.1% to £9,535 from 1st August 2025. This increase is subject to Parliamentary approval and the vote is expected to take place later this year.
Any tuition fee which is impacted by this change will be updated following approval.
Please see GOV.UK for further information.
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the five year course and then transfer to the four year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.
Additional costs are for items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.
To include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering or BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year).
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme.
Read more about entry requirements.
Read more about undergraduate applications.
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates.
UK applicants
Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
International/EU applicants
International@uwe.ac.uk
UK applicants
+44 (0)117 32 83333
International/EU applicants
+44 (0)117 32 86644