Mechanical Engineering/Materials MEng (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of Mechanical Engineering/Materials MEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Southampton
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £33000 | £34500 | £39000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £38000 | £29000 - £40500 | £33000 - £48500 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Southampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29748 | £32540 | £36648 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25596 - £33037 | £25820 - £39109 | £29561 - £44857 |
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Course Description
This integrated masters degree will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the properties of both established and novel materials that are essential in modern engineered systems. You wi. The first two years are the same across our Mechanical Engineering degrees and focus on the essential principles of mechanical engineering, as well as law and management, systems design, and modelling and computing, in order to take a product from initial concept to the marketplace.
During your third and fourth years you will study advanced topics such as the modelling of material behaviour, and develop the skills to design materials and surfaces from atoms to applications. In your third year, you will also carry out an individual project, bringing together the concepts and skills you have learned.
During your fourth year, you will take advanced and specialised modules and participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to solve a real-world problem.
You will have access to extensive facilities, which include the largest wind tunnel in any UK university, a high-resolution 3D imaging centre, dedicated student design studios and workshops, and a materials and structures research facility in our new National Infrastructure Laboratory.
Our courses are fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offer a route to chartered status.
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/Materials MEng (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 50% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mechanical Engineering
All Mechanical Engineering courses of University of Southampton
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering/Materials MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £27400 | year 1 |
| International | £27400 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
HJ36
University Rankings
of University of Southampton
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #8
- #8
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #6
- #51
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- Mechanical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #8
- #151
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- Mechanical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #8
- #157
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #9
- #215
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- Mechanical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
List of 379 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Southampton - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
Where is this programme taught
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Ulster University | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 166 | Coleraine |
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 183 | Nottingham |
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £17150 | 134 | Nottingham |
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Mechanical Engineering with Management MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 84% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 164 | Aberdeen |
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 210 | Edinburgh |
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 96% | 20% | 5% | £9250 | £16000 | 156 | Paisley |
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Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 193 | Loughborough |
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Mechanical Engineering / Computational Engineering and Design with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 99% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £27400 | 161 | Southampton |
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FAQ about Mechanical Engineering/Materials MEng (Hons) University of Southampton
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £33000 15 months after graduation, £34500 3 years after graduation and £39000 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (50%), Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Sales occupations (5%)
- 90 graduates rated the course 94. This means that 94% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Southampton achieved the highest ranking for Mechanical Engineering. It is ranked #8 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Mechanical Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Southampton.
- Mechanical Engineering/Materials MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Southampton.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 173 which makes it one of the 10.93% most difficult courses to enter among all Mechanical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024