University of East Anglia UEA

MEng Mechanical Engineering With Year Abroad

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is a four-year undergraduate programme designed as a pathway towards becoming a Chartered Engineer. The course helps students understand how engineering systems work, strengthen problem-solving skills, and prepare for successful careers across a wide range of engineering industries.

In the first year, students follow an integrated engineering programme that builds core knowledge, technical skills, and industry awareness. From the second year onwards, the focus shifts to mechanical engineering specialisms including solid and fluid mechanics, control systems, thermodynamics, design, and manufacturing.

In the final year, students work on a real-world industrial brief, applying an engineering approach to solve practical problems. This includes site visits, workshop-based design development, and writing professional proposals for client presentation. Students benefit from access to industry-standard facilities such as CAD workstations, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing technologies, and collaborative robotics.

Entry requirements

Application Requirements

  • Personal statement outlining interest in the programme
  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic and/or employer reference
  • Optional CV demonstrating relevant work experience

Academic Requirements

  • Qualifications equivalent to A-levels at ABB, including Mathematics
  • Other accepted qualifications include Access to HE and BTEC Diploma

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS overall score of 6.5
  • Minimum of 5.5 in each component

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 with Year Abroad at the University of East Anglia can pursue careers across a range of engineering sectors, including roles such as:

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Energy Analyst
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mining Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the MEng Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad at the University of East Anglia is £25,700, with an additional £7,325 for the Year Abroad.

Admission

Applications for the MEng Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad programme are made through the UCAS system. For further guidance on the application process, applicants are encouraged to speak with one of our trained counsellors.

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