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Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 2 abroad) MEng

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Do you want to solve complex problems and shape a more sustainable, efficient future? Our MEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. Mechanical engineering innovations touch every part of our lives, from the cars we drive to how our food is processed.

With outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive salaries and diverse career opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, manufacturing and aerospace, this degree prepares you to stand out.

This is a four-year course and you will spend your second year studying abroad.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Engineering Practice and Project

Mandatory

Year 1

Materials and Manufacturing

Mandatory

Year 1

Mathematics and Programming

Mandatory

Year 1

Professional practice

Mandatory

Year 1

Statics and Dynamics

Mandatory

Year 1

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1

Mandatory

Year 2

Year abroad

Mandatory

Year 3

Engineering in Industry

Mandatory

Year 3

Major Individual Project

Mandatory

Year 3

Professional Portfolio

Mandatory

Year 3

Engineering Sustainability

Optional

Year 3

Advanced Dynamics and Vibration

Optional

Year 3

Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering

Optional

Year 3

Automotive Technology

Optional

Year 3

Computer Aided Engineering

Optional

Year 3

Computer Engineering and Mechatronics

Optional

Year 3

Fibre Reinforced Composite Manufacturing

Optional

Year 3

Materials for Low Carbon Transport

Optional

Year 3

Thermal Management of Power Systems

Mandatory

Year 4

Engineering Team Challenge

Mandatory

Year 4

Future Technologies Review

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Powertrain Engineering

Optional

Year 4

Aerodynamics

Optional

Year 4

Automotive Vehicle Dynamics

Optional

Year 4

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Optional

Year 4

Digital Manufacturing

Optional

Year 4

Finite Element Analysis

Optional

Year 4

Turbulence and Turbulent Flows

Optional

Year 4

Manufacturing and Engineering with Polymers

Optional

Year 4

Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Tuesday 27 May 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

Teaching and learning

Teaching methods

  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical classes
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

Assessment methods

  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Laboratory assessment

Engineers are among the busiest students on campus. On average, you will have around 20-22 contact hours a week in years one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you are likely to spend over 40 hours a week on your studies. Our courses provide the opportunity to specialise through a choice of subject modules and practical work.

Careers

You will gain a broad knowledge of engineering science and engineering design - the essential skills to work in industry as a mechanical engineer. You will have developed skills in problem solving through group and individual project work and have an appreciation of the business environment in which engineers work.

Our graduates work for a diverse range of employment sectors with companies including:

  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Tata Steel
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Ford
  • Thales

Average starting salary and career progression

90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.

*HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017-2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2023, High Fliers Research).

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This course has enhanced my love for engineering and I have thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of the engineering modules involved. It has given me the opportunity to explore different sectors and has helped me decide what I want to specialise in. 

Maryam Sebzali

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Open Day June 2022