MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance Integrated Master's degree at UCL
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance at UCL. Rather than treating finance as an add-on module, the course builds it in as a strand running alongside your engineering training, which suits anyone who can see themselves eventually managing engineering projects, budgets or ventures…
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MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at UCL, based in London. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Mechanical engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, 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: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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 8 modules
- Fundamentals of Materials 1Compulsory
- Design and Professional Skills 1Compulsory
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1Compulsory
- Introduction to Mechanical EngineeringCompulsory
- Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills 1Compulsory
- Introduction to Thermodynamics and Fluid MechanicsCompulsory
- Engineering DynamicsCompulsory
- Engineering ChallengesCompulsory
Year 2 8 modules
- Engineering Materials: Failures and DesignCompulsory
- Design and Professional Skills IICompulsory
- Control and InstrumentationCompulsory
- Intermediate Thermodynamics and Fluid MechanicsCompulsory
- Mechanics of Solids and StructuresCompulsory
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis IICompulsory
- Management Accounting for EngineersCompulsory
- Accounting for BusinessCompulsory
Year 3 7 modules
- Study Abroad for Mechanical EngineersCompulsory
- Financial Management for EngineersCompulsory
- Dynamics and ControlCompulsory
- Strategic Performance ManagementCompulsory
- Advanced Thermodynamics and Fluid MechanicsCompulsory
- Elasticity and PlasticityCompulsory
- Undergraduate Individual ProjectCompulsory
Year 4 13 modules
- Project ManagementCompulsory
- MEng Capstone Group Design ProjectCompulsory
- Engineering in Extreme EnvironmentsOptional
- Health Assessment of Engineered StructuresOptional
- New and Renewable Energy SystemsOptional
- Applications of Biomedical EngineeringOptional
- Medical Imaging (Ionising and Non-ionising)Optional
- Applied Thermodynamics and TurbomachineryOptional
- Materials and FatigueOptional
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronic DrivesOptional
- Ship DynamicsOptional
- Ship HydrodynamicsOptional
- Electrical Power Systems and Electrical PropulsionOptional
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
The course is structured to take you from foundational engineering knowledge through to independent, self-directed work. Expect to build up core theory in mechanics, thermodynamics, materials and design before moving into research and methods, where you learn how engineers and analysts actually investigate problems and interpret data. Applied practice modules give you the chance to put that theory to use in realistic engineering contexts, and because of the business finance strand, some of that applied work will involve costing, investment appraisal and financial decision-making alongside the technical content. You'll also choose specialist options, such as areas that let you tailor the degree toward the parts of mechanical engineering or finance that interest you most, before undertaking an independent project in your final year that draws together your technical and financial learning into a substantial piece of work. Professional skills are woven throughout, covering things like communication, teamwork and project management that matter once you're working alongside engineers, accountants and managers on real projects.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys the problem-solving side of engineering, maths, physics, design thinking, but who's equally curious about how decisions get made once a design has to be paid for, resourced and justified to a business. If you're the sort of person who, when working on a project, starts wondering not just whether something works but whether it's worth building, you'll likely find the financial strand genuinely engaging rather than a distraction from the "real" engineering. It's a demanding four years, so it suits students who are comfortable with a heavier academic load than a standard BEng and who like the idea of having options later, whether that's technical engineering roles, project or programme management, or roles that sit closer to the finance side of engineering businesses. You should be comfortable with sustained, cumulative study, since the degree builds steadily from core theory toward an independent project, and you'll get more out of it if you enjoy working things through methodically rather than in short bursts. Most students accepted onto UCL's engineering courses arrive with A-levels or equivalent, and the typical UCAS tariff among recent entrants was above 240 points, though this reflects who has been accepted rather than a fixed requirement.
Careers & job market
National Graduate Outcomes data for Accounting & Finance courses gives a sense of the landscape graduates enter, even though your specific outcomes will depend on the route you take: 87% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of those in work were in highly skilled roles or further study. Nationally, 85% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed. On earnings, national Graduate Outcomes/LEO figures (not specific to this course or university) show starting salaries around 15 months after graduation typically ranging from £25,000 to £32,500, moving to roughly £23,375–£33,000 after three years and £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures describe national patterns across the field rather than a guaranteed outcome, and combining mechanical engineering with business finance is likely to open routes into both technical engineering functions and roles where financial and commercial understanding of engineering projects is valued.
University & format
UCL is a Russell Group higher education college based in London, founded in 1826, with around 23,250 students in total. The MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance is delivered full-time over four years, taught in English, and leads to the UCAS code H301. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, UCL's qualifications carry national recognition, and the university's teaching quality was rated Silver 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.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Optional year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
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 | 70% |
| a previous degree | 15% |
| a Baccalaureate | 15% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 H301). 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
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at UCL →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 Accounting & Finance 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 | £35,000 | £32,000 – £45,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £38,500 | £34,500 – £52,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £50,500 | £43,500 – £71,500 | 55 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; 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 accounting & finance · 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 Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance 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: 10; 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 Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 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.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
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: 40; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance 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 Accounting & Finance 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
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs 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
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £35,000. 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 8.6 out of 10: NSS 78.7% · in work or study 90% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University College London
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around London
12,829 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 Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to UCL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by UCL; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 UCL’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 UCL and gov.uk before you apply.
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