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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H3H8
Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing with Industrial Placement Year
University of SouthamptonSouthampton, England
5 yearsDuration
£31,000Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Southampton, the MEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing with Industrial Placement Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. This integrated masters degree covers the theoretical principles of mechanical engineering alongside practical design work. The first two years are the same across our Mechanical Engineering degrees and focus on the essential principles of mechanical engineering, as well as law and management, systems design, and modelling and computing, in order to take a product from initial concept to the marketplace. Modules in your third year will allow you to extend your maths and materials knowledge to design solutions for sustainable manufacturing. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Solid Mechanics and Stress Analysis
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Engineering Design and Innovation
Mechanical Systems and Control
Sustainable Engineering Design
Individual Research Project
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
UCAS Code:H3H8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD - D*D Typical entry criteria will be to achieve Grade A* in A-level Maths plus DD in the Tech Level or Grade A in A-level Maths plus D*D in the Tech Level Accepted subjects: Engineering. Must be offered in combination with A-level Mathematics and units M1 and M2 must be taken. Applicants who have not studied mathematics at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation). Applicants who have not studied mathematics and/or physics at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,000
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£155,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £33,000 | £37,000 |
| 3 years | £29,500 | £34,500 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £36,000 | £43,500 | £52,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — 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
£34,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£43,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
86%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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