University of East Anglia UEA

MEng Mechanical Engineering

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is a four-year, full-time undergraduate programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in engineering before progressing into advanced mechanical engineering specialisms.

In the first year, students follow an integrated engineering pathway covering mathematics, materials, manufacturing, and core engineering principles. From the second year onwards, the programme focuses on key mechanical engineering areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, design, manufacturing processes, and control systems, supported by access to modern engineering facilities and industry-linked project work.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). In the final year, students complete a substantial individual project based on a real industrial brief, using UEA’s engineering laboratories to design, test, and present a professional engineering solution. Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, and design workshops, with assessment through examinations, lab reports, design reports, group work, and the final-year project, ensuring strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A-level grades of AAB, including an A in Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 (C) or above
  • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C) or above

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS overall score of 6.5
  • No individual component below 6.0

Scholarships

  • International UG Merit Scholarship

    Year 1 Entry - £5,000 or £10,000; Year 2 - £5,000 or £4,000.

  • Music Scholarship

    Total Value: £3,000; Annual Value: £1,000

    Up to £3,000
  • The North Walsham Vikings RFC Bursary

    Minimum of £500 per scholarship. This amount may be higher, but it is at the discretion of the club and dependent on the number of recipients and level of ability.

    Up to £500
  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

    Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000); Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Mechanical Engineering programme at the University of East Anglia are well prepared for a wide range of engineering roles, including:

  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Thermal Systems Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students studying MEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of East Anglia is £29,300 per year. Tuition fees may increase by up to 4% annually.

Admission

Applications for the MEng Mechanical Engineering programme at the University of East Anglia are submitted through the UCAS system. For guidance and support with your application, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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