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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H303
Mechanical Engineering
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn how to solve real world challenges and keep the world moving on our MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year. With real workplace experience and expertise, you’ll begin your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer. Prepare for roles such as designing, manufacturing, installing and testing anything from nanoscale robots to spacecraft. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Machine Design and Analysis
Control Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Sustainable Energy Systems
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Project
UCAS Code:H303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA A level Mathematics (Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous). General Studies not accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study, normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. The fee for September 2026 entry is £9,790 for UK students. If you decide to do a placement year, you will only pay 15% of the agreed tuition fee for that year. If you are applying for 2027 en
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £32,000 | £35,500 |
| 3 years | £27,000 | £33,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £39,500 | £47,500 |
UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
91%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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