MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Integrated Master's degree at East London
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at East London. You'll move beyond introductory concepts to tackle real engineering problems, grounded in research methods and professional practice.
About this course
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at East London. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 83% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1Core
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This module aims to develop your core competencies to form the basis of future competencies development throughout the programme of study. You'll refine your engineering knowledge and skills through practical application. You'll explore how engineering activities impact the environment, commerce, society, and individuals.
- Engineering Materials and DesignCore
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The main aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of the properties and behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials and to enable you to appreciate essential facts and principles required to make good choices in the selection of materials and production methods.
- Engineering PrinciplesCore
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This module aims to provide you with the fundamental principles and concepts involved with dynamics, machine elements and electrical and electronic engineering. It enables you to select appropriate electromechanical systems to solve real-life engineering problems.
- Applied Mathematics & ComputingCore
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The primary objectives of this module are to prepare you for second-year study by developing the mathematical skills necessary for understanding engineering concepts. You will apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.
- ThermofluidsCore
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The main aim of this module is to introduce the basic theories of thermo-fluid mechanics. You will learn about the fundamentals of fluid behaviour, the interaction of fluids with solid bodies and fluid flow in pipes. This module plays a crucial role in deepening your comprehension of the fundamental structural characteristics of engineering materials.
- Engineering MechanicsCore
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This module aims to develop your understanding of the fundamental structural characteristics governing the properties of engineering materials. You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles of engineering mechanics. The module will provide you with an appreciation of the relationship between conceptual models and real engineering systems. You will develop an analytical and practical approach to the solution of basic engineering problems based on the use of the fundamental pri
Year 2 6 modules
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2Core
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This module builds on the Level 4 Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 module to further develop your competencies to form the basis of your future careers. In this module, you will undertake feasibility studies with reference to human, financial, and logistical resources to realise a product/service. The module will further develop your self-awareness, interpersonal and negotiation skills through teamwork and mentoring.
- Advanced Mathematics and ModellingCore
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The main aims of this module are to prepare you for third-year study by developing the mathematical abilities required for understanding engineering and being able to apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems. You will develop both the knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and methodology necessary to underpin your education in your engineering discipline.
- Engineering Design and AnalysisCore
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This module provides students with the knowledge of the main modes of failure that occur under various loading conditions, to enable the students to develop their understanding of the fundamental principles of the mechanics of materials and their application. The students' skills in solving analytical and practical design problems relating to complex stress systems will be extended through project work using various commercial and/or non-proprietary engineering analysis software tools.
- Dynamics and ControlCore
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This module covers dynamics and classical control theory, to enable you to extend the treatment of dynamics from point masses to rigid bodies and cover a broad range of applications of the principles of mechanics. You will apply a variety of mathematical and modelling techniques to the study of dynamics and feedback control problems.
- Applied MechanicsCore
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This module provides new concepts in the deformation of materials under various loading conditions and extends the application of fundamental principles of mechanics of static systems to more advanced systems. This module introduces basic concepts and the principles of the finite element analysis (FEA) techniques and the application of FEA in structural and stress analysis.
- Thermofluids DynamicsCore
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This module covers heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics exploring more theory to allow you to perform industrial-level analysis of processes. The scope includes an appreciation of fuels/combustion, power-producing cycles, internal/external fluid flows and further heat transfer. To extend the study of thermodynamic and fluid mechanics principles to provide the tools required for the design and analysis of energy systems, and to provide a foundation for subsequent modules in these are
Optional Placement 1 modules
- Industrial Sandwich PlacementOptional
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This module aims to help you to integrate the skills and knowledge you have acquired during the programme to produce reflections on and solutions to realistic work-based problems set within a real working environment
Year 3 5 modules
- Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3Core
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This module aims to develop your awareness of the importance of linking project management with professional life practice. It will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution by further developing the skills and knowledge required. The key areas are digital environment, ethics, and sustainability. We prepare you to become world-class engineering professionals to support your practice with theoretical understanding, so that you can be innovative and push the
- Capstone ProjectCore
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The main aim of this module is to equip you with the necessary skills to carry out and report research in order to consolidate the knowledge gained in other modules in a chosen field of study, combine it with the published knowledge of others, investigate it practically and report your findings.
- Advanced MechanicsCore
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This module provides an advanced study on stress analysis including elasticity theory, inelastic deformations, fracture of materials and their application to practical engineering problems. It also introduces the concept of materials and process selection. The module provides an understanding of the scope of the materials mechanics/manufacturing technologies, the integrative role of materials selection in engineering and design and an appreciation of technological change, innovation and sustaina
- Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyCore
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This module is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of flexible manufacturing technology used in a variety of industrial sectors; aims to help the student gain knowledge of advanced machining processes and technologies and the principles and practices of green manufacturing and manufacturing sustainability.
- Turbomachinery and Energy SystemsCore
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This module introduces the students to the latest renewable energy technologies and provides an advanced study of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics exploring in-depth internal combustion engines, fluid-mechanics governing equations, performance of various types of pumps and turbines, and application of heat transfer to extended surfaces and heat exchangers.
Year 4 6 modules
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Engineering Management)Core
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This module assesses the role of the engineer/construction manager in industry and the community. It investigates advances in engineering/construction technology and analyses its effect on the production process. The module will involve studying current management skills and the appropriate numerical techniques, contract procedures and financial controls.
- Applied Research and Engineering Practice IICore
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To enable you to demonstrate and apply suitable research methods and techniques for a chosen topic in an engineering field (e.g. civil, mechanical and general engineering) and analyse gathered data, display creativity and analytical skills, interpret in an engineering context and critical discussion, and compose a research report.
- Advanced FluidsCore
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This module provides you with the opportunity to study higher-level applied fluid mechanics, with an emphasis on power-producing and energy systems.
- Automation and RoboticsCore
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This module develops your knowledge and understanding of industrial and mobile robots, including other key components and software which make up robotic systems; and provides you with knowledge of a wide range of topics in the field of robotics, including the development of robots in the context of industrial applications and mobile robots.
- Smart Industries and Digital ManufacturingCore
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This module will introduce you to the principles of Industry 4.0 (fourth industrial revolution) including the current trends in smart sensing, automation and data exchange in manufacturing. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how industry 4.0 integrates smart sensors, communication networks and cloud storage to optimise production and enhance manufacturing yield.
- Intelligent Transport SystemsCore
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This module aims to provide an introduction to the key concepts of transportation policy, transportation modelling and safety, along with an understanding of the technological and legal aspects of transportation as well as an awareness of environmental issues. The objective is to provide you with the knowledge that will enable you to become competent practitioners in transport systems and transport infrastructure areas.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study a broad engineering curriculum that moves from fundamental principles to specialist depth and a substantial final project. In Year 1, you'll cover Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics & Materials, and Design & Practical Skills, establishing the technical foundations and hands-on capabilities needed in practice. Year 2 introduces the core discipline knowledge, typically Thermodynamics & Fluids, or Circuits & Systems, alongside Engineering Analysis & Computing and a team-based Group Design Project reviewed to industry standards. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as Robotics & Mechatronics, Energy & Sustainability, Civil & Structural, or Electrical & Electronic engineering, study Professional Engineering Practice, and undertake an Individual Project that forms the centrepiece of your degree. This structure is typical for UK engineering; the exact modules and emphasis depend on your chosen specialisation.
Who it's for
You're interested in how machines, systems and structures work, and you want to understand the physics and maths behind them. You're comfortable with problem-solving, enjoy hands-on work in labs, and think clearly about design trade-offs. This course suits you if you want a solid grounding in engineering rather than narrow specialism, and if you're willing to commit four years to reach Master's level. You'll spend time on calculations and design projects, so analytical thinking and attention to detail matter. If you're aiming for a career as a professional engineer, whether in manufacturing, energy, transport, or another sector, this degree provides the foundation you need.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Among those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings data shows a wide range: at 15 months, starting salaries for engineering graduates typically fall between £29,000 and £35,000; after five years, this widens to between £33,150 and £46,800. Your career path will depend on your specialisation, employer, location and individual progression, these figures are national averages, not guaranteed outcomes.
University & format
This MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a 4-year full-time Integrated Master's degree at The University of East London, a public university. Instruction is in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and carries professional recognition. The university received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 81% |
| another higher-education qualification | 7% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| an Access course | 3% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 2% |
| Other | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H101). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at East London →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £27,000 – £34,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £18,500 – £36,500 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £22,500 – £44,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 55; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.0 out of 10: NSS 87% · in work or study 70% · continued 83%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of East London
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University of East London
1,002 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £15,560 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check East London’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with East London and gov.uk before you apply.
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