Mechanical Engineering MEng
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng and other courses in Engineering at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £27000 | £32000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £19000 - £36000 | £23000 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29750 | £31542 | £37045 |
25-75 percentile range | £25540 - £33016 | £25315 - £38559 | £29562 - £45197 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
This is a flexible course, with many options to add even more value to your studies. The BEng Mechanical Engineering is available to study full-time or part-time, with teaching delivered over multiple days each week. If you would prefer day-release study, the BSc Engineering offers this option.
You can study for three years to achieve the BEng, and you can add an additional year in industrial placement between the second and third year, so that you can put your studies to practice.
If you choose to, you can then study for a further year to achieve the award of MEng, an integrated postgraduate stage, giving you a more in-depth experience of engineering principles and the opportunity to showcase all that you have learned in a substantial group research project.
One of the key features of this course is engagement with industry and this is supported by local engineering employers through the Northants Engineering Training Partnership (NETP). With regards to employment, 90% of students who study the BEn/MEng go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course*
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng at The University of Northampton
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering MEng
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About The University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.
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Student composition of The University of Northampton
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9080
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 12090
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Micro-mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of York | - | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £28800 | 142 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 77% | 6% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 99 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 93% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £29110 | 170 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Yr 3 abroad) MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 2% | 3% | £9250 | £28600 | 156 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Aero-Mechanical Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £26700 | 231 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering (Integrated Master's) MEng (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £18800 | 121 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 10% | 11% | £9250 | £17600 | 104 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 71% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 169 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29300 | 208 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 83% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 220 | London | On campus Full-time |