Mechanical Engineering Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Imperial College of Science 83% 5% 4% £9250 £35100 214 London On campus Full-time
Brunel University 43% 10% 5% £9250 £19280 111 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
University of East London 70% 15% 20% £9250 £13500 107 London On campus Full-time
University College London 69% 0% 5% £9250 £31200 198 London On campus Full-time
Brunel University 50% 0% 0% £9250 £19280 125 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
University of East London 70% 15% 15% £9250 £13500 75 London On campus Full-time
Brunel University 51% 0% 0% £9650 £19855 115 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 5% 0% £9250 - 129 London On campus Full-time
London South Bank University 92% 5% 0% £9250 - 123 London On campus Full-time
London South Bank University 76% 5% 7% £9250 - 126 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 48% 5% 17% £9250 - 100 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Kingston University 48% 5% 5% £9250 - 109 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Kingston University 48% 5% 17% £9250 - 100 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 5% 0% £9250 - 129 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 48% 5% 17% £9250 - 100 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Queen Mary University of London 64% 5% 0% - - 140 London On campus Full-time
City University London - - - £9630 £19770 - London On campus Full-time
University College London - - - £9250 £31200 - London On campus Full-time
Brunel University - - - £9620 £18000 - Uxbridge On campus Full-time
City University London - - - £9250 £19770 - London On campus Full-time
City University London - - - £9250 £19770 - London On campus Full-time
New City College - - - £3500 - - London On campus Part-time
Coventry University - - - - - - Coventry On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Mechanical Engineering

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Mechanical Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Mechanical Engineering

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Machine Design and Solid Mechanics
  • Materials Engineering and Processing
  • Automation and Control
  • Thermal Engineering

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Mechanical Engineering

  • Ability to solve problems using logic and creative approaches
  • Numerate and computer literate with analytical skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise
  • Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
  • Cost/value- consciousness
  • Ability to pay attention to details
  • Ability to communicate with others
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Mechanical Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Mechanical Engineering (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering at Brunel University

40% Engineering professionals
15% Information Technology Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Mechanical Engineering - MEng (Hons) at London South Bank University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 92 out of 100 among 10 respondents.