The Mechanical Engineering degree provides a broad foundation in engineering science and engineering design and the opportunity to develop interpersonal and management skills. At the end of the second year, MEng students may also opt to take one of the specialist streams in aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, management, a modern language, materials, manufacture or sustainability.

Alongside an accredited engineering degree, you will have 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. If you take one of the MEng streams you will have an enhanced specialism and be well equipped to work as a mechanical engineer in the automotive or aerospace industry or in one of the other specialist areas. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 88.5% of first-degree graduates in mechanical engineering who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £25,095 with the highest being £31,000.