University of Sussex

MEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Sussex

Course overview

The Master of Engineering (MEng) programme at the University of Sussex trains students to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex system development, including sustainable power generation, power-trains for automotive vehicles, and jet engines for aircraft propulsion.

The university conducts world-class research, including the Dynamics, Control and Vehicle Research Group and Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre, which develop innovative concepts in vehicle technology and efficient aero-engines.

Students will study in Future Technologies Labs, which incorporate computer suites and new automation/robotics facilities, and a dedicated manufacturing lab with state-of-the-art facilities like CNC machines and 3-D printers. Specialisations in subjects like CAD, computational fluid dynamics, control, vibration, tribology, and aerodynamics are available.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • A level - AAB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points. This score should be from the full IB Diploma. Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

English Language Requirement:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering can have future roles such as:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Automotive Engineering

Cost of study

The cost of the BEng Engineering program for international students is £27,300 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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