Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 29,850 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Our Mechanical Engineering MEng Honours is a four-year degree. The course explores a range of mechanical engineering topics. You'll graduate equipped with the multidisciplinary skills needed to succeed anywhere in engineering. Our degree also provides a direct route to Chartered Engineer status.
In your fourth year, you'll deepen your knowledge in more advanced topics, and specialise in a field that interests you. This enables you to graduate in your chosen specialism tailored to your career of choice. Some of these specialisms include:
- Biomedical engineering
- Design and manufacturing
- Energy
- Mechatronics
- Sustainable transport engineering
The fourth year also allows you to carry out a team project. You'll develop skills towards being a professional chartered engineer.
We work with industry, so your studies reflect the challenges engineers face in the real world. We ensure your practical, professional and academic skills develop through:
- Guest lectures
- Placement opportunities
- Interactions with industry through projects and visits
Professional accreditation and recognition
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means future employers will recognise the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Top 140 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 200 for Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing - Mechanical - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
Graduates from our Mechanical Engineering course have gone on to work for a range of high-profile companies and organisations, such as:
- EDF Energy
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Doosan Babcock
- Network Rail
- Nissan
- Ministry of Defence
- Caterpillar
95% of graduates from our Mechanical Engineering MEng Honours degree were in work or further study within six months of graduating. Their average salary was £26,591.*
Over the first two years you will have around 20 timetabled hours per week; typically half lectures, one quarter seminars and tutorials and one quarter practical and hands-on classes. There are also industrial visits, interviews, business games, management, and a variety of projects.
In stages 3 and 4, your timetable will allow more time for your major project work.