**Overview**
With huge advances in technologies for transport, healthcare and robotics, there’s never been a more exciting time to train as a mechanical engineer.
This 4-year MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering integrated Master's degree course is similar to our 3- year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course. The difference is you'll study more advanced topics leading to a Master's degree at the end of the course.
You'll study the design, development, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of engineered products. You'll get to specialise in advanced subjects such as sustainable development and computer-aided engineering and have the option to get involved in the University's Formula Student racing team.
In your final year, you'll complete a major group engineering project. This is normally linked to the University's research and commercial activities, giving you relevant experience in the field.
**Accredited by:**
This course is accredited by European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for meeting in full the academic requirement for registration as CEng.
96% Graduates in work or further study (DLHE, 2017)
96% Overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2018)
**What you'll experience**
On this course you'll:
- Learn about the underlying elements of successful engineering and manufacturing projects, including solid mechanics and dynamics, and engineering design
- Complete a team project in your final year
- Use our CAD and rapid prototyping suites, energy systems lab, stress analysis lab, and metrology and 3D scanning microscopy facilities
- Get the chance to be involved in Formula Student, where you'll design, construct and test a competitive race car with fellow students
- Put your skills to the test by building your own products in our manufacturing workshops
- Have the option to expand your learning and meet potential employers by working on an industrial project
**Careers and opportunities**
There's currently a shortage of talented engineers in the UK and abroad, so there will be many opportunities open to you when you graduate.
What can you do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?
Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas including:
- design
- research and development
- product manufacture
- project management
What jobs can you do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?
Graduates from this course have gone on to work as:
- mechanical engineer
- product design engineer
- aerospace engineer
- application engineer
Other graduates have set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
"Formula Student has given me the confidence in my ability as an engineer, as components that I have designed were built and proven to withstand their environment." Simon Hotchkiss, Mechanical Engineering Student
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year currently include:
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Introduction to Design
- Introduction to Materials and Manufacture
- Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Principles
There are currently no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year currently include:
- Computer Aided Engineering and Product Manufacture
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
- Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Control Engineering
- Engineering Programming
- Materials and Manufacture
- Modern Foreign Language
Placement year (optional)
After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Previous students have gone on to placements at organisations including: Airbus Defence and Space, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, GE, Aviation.
In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or in a group. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules in this year currently include:
- Advanced Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Design for Quality
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- MEng Individual Project
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
There are currently no optional modules in this year.
Year 4
Core modules in this year currently include:
- Energy Systems
- Multidisciplinary Group Project
- Structural Application of Finite Elements
- Structural Integrity
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Control Systems
- Renewable Energy Management
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You’ll be assessed through:
- written examinations
- coursework
- practical tests
- project work
- presentations
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows:
- Year 1 students: 84% by written exams and 16% by coursework
- Year 2 students: 56% by written exams, 13% by practical exams and 31% by coursework
- Year 3 students: 60% by written exams and 40% by coursework
- Year 4 students: 42% by written exams, 5% by practical exams and 53% by coursework
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE)
Mechanical Engineers, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H304
Institution code:
P80
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry.
If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
We also accept other combinations equivalent to 120-136 Tariff points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, with 40 points from Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects.
T Level in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development: Not Acceptable //
T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning: Merit - Distinction //
T Level in Education and Childcare: Not Acceptable
120-136 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
122-138 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Mathematics, Science or Technology based), with a minimum of 15 level 3 credits in Mathematics at Distinction.
120-136 Tariff points to include a minimum of 3 Advanced Highers, with 40 points from Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects.
Must be in a relevant subject
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
27 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects, with 6 points from a Higher Level in Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects at Higher Level.
Must be in a relevant subject.
To include Higher Level Mathematics at H3, plus two relevant subjects.
Must be in a Mathematics subject.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54 to include a minimum of 3 Principal Subjects, to include M2 in Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic
54.0
An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
International
18300.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)|
International (Non-EU) – £1,800.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
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