MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Delivered over four years - or five with a placement year, you will study a suite of modules designed to embed theoretical knowledge, build career-focused skills and help you become a world-class engineer.

During your first and second years of study, you will develop a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and an approach to problem-solving. In your third year, you will progress to study specialist modules, complete experiments, and project work, culminating in your individual project. In your final year, you will study masters level modules that focus on dynamic fields of automation, robotics and computation.

Learn more about the current course modules below.

Mechanical Engineering degree courses at Salford are designed to equip you with technical knowledge and transferable skills, and a commitment to the highest professional standards. This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Engineering Council's Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).

Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world engineering careers.

The course team has long-standing connections with industry, both in the North West and beyond. You will benefit stimulating range of external guest lecturers, project and placement opportunities, and engagement with professional networks.

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an enthusiasm to build a mechanical engineering career. Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic are highly desirable characteristics. Ideally, you will have an academic background in mathematics and/or numerate science, with a good understanding of connecting theory to real-world application.

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.

International students are required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate before they begin their studies. You may need to obtain an ATAS Certificate before you come to the UK to comply with Home Office regulations. Please refer to your offer conditions.

You can find out if your programme requires an ATAS by checking the FCO website with your JACS code which will be on your offer letter. If you cannot find it please contact application@salford.ac.uk.

If you have a query relating to ATAS, please contact: Salford-ATAS@salford.ac.uk