MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 3 abroad) Integrated Master's degree at the University of Nottingham
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 3 abroad) at University of Nottingham. With this MEng Mechanical Engineering course at the University of Nottingham fourth year is spent studying abroad, extending the standard route into a four-year integrated Master's.
About this course
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. From the provider’s course page.
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 3 abroad) is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at the University of Nottingham. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Mechanical engineering graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £34,000. (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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 93% (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 one 6 modules
- Engineering Practice and ProjectCore
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This module provides a comprehensive introduction to engineering design and project delivery through both theoretical understanding and practical application. You will learn fundamental design principles, machine elements selection and basic manufacturing skills. You will also learn methods to develop and communicate designs through CAE to a wide range of audiences. Through group and individual practical project work, you will be introduced to project planning techniques including scheduling, ri
- Materials and ManufacturingCore
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This module introduces you to the properties of materials, selected failure mechanisms and core manufacturing methods used in engineering applications. This understanding of both materials and the manufacturing techniques used to process these materials is essential to produce effective and commercially viable products and to enable engineering components to operate as required.
- Mathematics and ProgrammingCore
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This module delivers mathematics teaching alongside core programming principles. You will develop a strong understanding of mathematics required for a range of engineering problems, including solving first- and second-order differential equations, the algebra of complex numbers, and solving systems of equations with matrix techniques and vectors. You will also be introduced to writing and understanding computer programs, including the use of variables and data types, loops, functions and arrays,
- Professional PracticeCore
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This module introduces essential elements of professional practice that will support you throughout your engineering education and beyond. With the support of lecture material, you will develop fundamental professional capabilities through the creation of a continuing professional development portfolio. Taught content covers areas including engineering ethics and integrity, AI literacy, data security, personal development planning, EDI in engineering, teamwork and collaboration skills. You will
- Statics and DynamicsCore
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This module introduces you to the analysis of mechanical systems in statics and dynamics contexts. Through a structured approach, you will develop core analytical skills by exploring topics including force equilibrium, stress and strain analysis, kinematics, conservation laws and mechanical drive systems. The emphasis is placed on developing skills to apply these concepts to simplified engineering scenarios, providing a solid foundation for further study.
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1Core
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This module covers the fundamental concepts and principles of thermofluids and their applications to engineering problems. You will develop an understanding of topics including fundamental fluid properties and the equation of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics and heat engine analysis, and principles in fluid mechanics, continuity, Euler equation, turbulence and Bernoulli equation.
Year two 7 modules
- Computation and SimulationCore
Module details
This module extends programming knowledge into computational methods applicable across engineering disciples. You will develop both programming and analysis capabilities. The content covers advanced programming for engineering analysis, core numerical methods, fundamentals of finite element analysis, principles for the design of simulations and result interpretation and validation.
- Design, Manufacture and ProjectCore
Module details
This module builds upon fundamental design principles, advancing technical capabilities while incorporating systems thinking and professional practice. You will develop comprehensive design and project management skills through both individual and team-based activities. The content covers areas including advanced design methodology and problem definition, CAD modelling, effective technical communication, manufacturing processes and prototype development, project planning and project management,
- Dynamics and VibrationCore
Module details
Building on the foundations of first year dynamics, this module introduces concepts of rigid body dynamics and vibration analysis. You will develop the ability to model and analyse mechanical linkages and systems of rigid bodies, and to evaluate the vibration response of a range of mechanical systems. The module is delivered through a combination of theory and case studies, helping you connect analytical techniques with practical applications.
- Electromechanical SystemsCore
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This module introduces electromechanical systems, combining theoretical understanding with practical application. You will develop both analytical and implementation skills through hands-on projects. The content covers areas including fundamentals of electric motors and actuators, power electronics principles, system stability and performance, practical electromechanical integration and control system fundamentals.
- Materials, Manufacturing and SustainabilityCore
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This module addresses engineering materials and their application in sustainable design practice. You will develop an integrated understanding of material properties, processing and through-life considerations. The content covers areas including design requirements and constraints, material performance evaluation, sustainable manufacturing considerations and selection methods for sustainable design.
- Mechanics of SolidsCore
Module details
This module builds on the foundations of first year statics to develop a more advanced understanding of how structural components behave under load. You will extend your knowledge of stress and strain to more complex situations, explore elastic and plastic behaviour, examine various modes of failure and stability and learn how strain-energy methods can be used to determine structural deflections. The module develops proficiency in the analytical tools, which will form the basis for their use in
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 2Core
Module details
This module extends fundamental thermofluid concepts to address practical engineering applications. You will develop capabilities in both theoretical analysis and experimental investigation through the study of content including advanced fluid mechanics and flow analysis, heat transfer and thermodynamics of cycles and systems.
Year four 11 modules
- Engineering Team ChallengeCore
Module details
This module centres on a substantial team design project, emphasising communication, team working, technical delivery and professional practice. You will develop integrated capabilities across design, manufacture and management. The content covers areas including agile design methodologies, systems engineering principles, prototype development processes, sustainable design practices and team working approaches. The module will develop engineering communication skills including how to record key
- Future Technologies ReviewCore
Module details
This module develops your abilities to critically review and analyse complex engineering challenges in the areas of emerging and near-future technologies and formulate evidence-based solutions. Your skills will be developed using appropriate research strategies, evaluating diverse information sources, selecting analytical techniques and defending technical recommendations. By progressing from collaborative investigation to individual solution development, the module fosters both teamwork and ind
- Advanced Powertrain EngineeringOptional
Module details
An advanced module which builds on the students knowledge of thermo-fluids as applied to a range of advanced powertrain systems.
- AerodynamicsOptional
Module details
This module aims to develop your understanding and application skills of basic concepts and fundamental knowledge in fluid mechanics in aerospace engineering. You will study a range of topics: Applied aerodynamics fundamentals and several relevant theories.
- Automotive Vehicle DynamicsOptional
Module details
Content to be confirmed
- Computational Fluid DynamicsOptional
Module details
In this module you'll develop an advanced understanding of fluid mechanics. You'll use computational methods in fluid mechanics to further understand how techniques are applied to real fluid engineering problems. For example, you'll study fluid/structure interactions, air flow, channel flow and water wave propagation. You'll spend between two and four hours in lectures and two hours in computing sessions each week.
- Digital ManufacturingOptional
Module details
The module will introduce the relevant background and fundamental concepts regarding the integration of different Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in modern manufacturing systems. Focus will be placed on understanding topics such as cyber-physical systems, adaptive and autonomous manufacturing, digitalisation, data analytics and emerging business models through a series of relevant case studies.
- Finite Element AnalysisOptional
Module details
This is an introductory module on finite element analysis, covering areas including derivation of finite element equations using energy considerations; linear and quadratic elements; introduction to thermal problems; introduction to non-linear problems.
- Turbulence and Turbulent FlowsOptional
Module details
This is an advanced module in fluid mechanics applicable to a wide range of engineering disciplines. You will develop understanding and application skills of basic concepts and fundamental knowledge in turbulence and turbulent flows in engineering. Topics to be covered include: fundamental theory of turbulence statistical description of turbulence boundary layer structures turbulent flow control turbulence modelling and CFD experimental techniques practical and industrial examples
- Manufacturing and Engineering with PolymersOptional
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A broad-based module covering the chemistry, material properties and manufacturing methods relevant to polymers. Topics include: Polymer structure Viscoelasticity, time-temperature equivalence Rheology of polymer melts, heat transfer in melts, entanglements Properties of solid polymers, yield and fracture, crazing Manufacturing with polymers, extrusion, injection-moulding Design/processing interactions for plastic products
- Technologies for the Hydrogen EconomyOptional
Module details
Content to be confirmed
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 degree structure covers core theory, research & methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project and professional skills, giving you a route from foundational mechanics and materials science through to more focused technical work later on. Specialist options allow you to angle your studies towards particular interests, such as aerospace-related mechanics, renewable energy systems, or medical device engineering, reflecting the range of sectors mentioned by the university. The independent project gives you the chance to work on a substantial piece of engineering work of your own design, while professional skills modules are intended to prepare you for the kind of communication, teamwork and project management expected in industry. The integrated study abroad year sits within this structure as Year 3, meaning you'll take modules at a partner institution before returning to complete your final year and independent project back in the UK.
Who it's for
This course will suit you if you're someone who enjoys working out how physical systems behave, how forces, materials and energy interact, and wants to apply that understanding to real mechanical problems rather than staying purely theoretical. If you're curious about how something as different as a jet engine, a wind turbine and a piece of medical equipment can all draw on the same underlying engineering principles, that breadth of application should appeal to you. Spending a year abroad as part of the course means you should be genuinely open to adapting to a new academic system, a different culture, and possibly working in another language for a period. Students who thrive on this course tend to be independent-minded, comfortable managing their own study schedule in an unfamiliar setting, and keen to build an international perspective into their engineering training rather than staying within a single national context throughout their degree. Because it's an MEng rather than a BEng, it's suited to those who have already decided they want to reach Master's level and are willing to commit to four years of study rather than three. Day-to-day, expect a mix of technical problem-solving, project work and, eventually, a significant independent project where you'll need self-motivation to drive your own research forward.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Engineering courses, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 80% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled, according to Graduate Outcomes data. These figures relate to Engineering graduates across the UK, not specifically to this course or university, so they should be read as an indication of the broader field rather than a guarantee. National earnings data (LEO) for Engineering graduates shows starting salaries of £29,000 to £35,000 fifteen months after graduating, rising to a range of £26,775 to £37,800 after three years and £33,150 to £46,800 after five years. Again, these are national figures across the sector rather than figures specific to Nottingham graduates, and actual outcomes will vary by role, employer and location. Separately, 88% of students nationally continue into their second year of study, having either stayed enrolled or completed their first year, which gives some context on retention across the sector. A degree covering aerospace, renewable energy, medical engineering and motorsport-related applications, combined with a year of international study, is intended to broaden the range of sectors and employers you're prepared to approach after graduation.
University & format
You'll study full-time over four years at the University of Nottingham, with Year 3 spent abroad as an integrated part of the course before returning to complete your final year in the UK. The university is a Russell Group, research-intensive institution founded in 1881, and its degrees are recognised UK awards from a nationally recognised degree-awarding body. Most students accepted onto courses here arrive with A-levels or equivalent, around 79% of recent entrants, with a typical UCAS tariff among accepted students of 128 to 143 points; this reflects what students typically brought with them rather than a fixed requirement.
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
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- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
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- 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
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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 | 79% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| a previous degree | 2% |
| a Baccalaureate | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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 H30V). 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 University of Nottingham →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.
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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 | £34,000 | £30,000 – £35,000 | 55 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £28,500 – £37,500 | 185 |
| 5 years after | £42,500 | £34,500 – £51,500 | 190 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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
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What happened to 100 students?
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were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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 · 53% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
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: 180; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 3 abroad) worth it?
Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Year 3 abroad) is worth about +£145,840 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 4 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 12. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 4 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
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
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. 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
89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £34,000. 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 8.8 out of 10: NSS 82.1% · in work or study 89% · continued 93%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Nottingham
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 The University of Nottingham
844 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 University of Nottingham from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £33,000 / 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 University of Nottingham’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 University of Nottingham and gov.uk before you apply.
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