Course details
- A level requirements: AAA
- UCAS code: H301
- Study mode: Full-time
- Length: 4 years
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Study Mechanical Engineering and learn to design, build and test new products, processes and systems. You'll develop holistic engineering knowledge and problem solving abilities as you work towards an industry-accredited degree that's sought after in a wide range of sectors. This four-year Master of Engineering degree satisfies the academic requirements for you to register as a Chartered Engineer.
Mechanical engineering programmes are accredited (or pending accreditation), by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. They’re a recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status.
We’re proud to announce we’ve been awarded a Gold rating for educational excellence.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Years one and two give students the scientific understanding underpinning the practice of professional engineering. You’ll also learn about project management, computer programming, and engineering design.
This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theory of how engineering structures work to sustain loads. It will also show how stress analysis leads to the design of safer structures. It will also provide students with the means to analyse and design basic structural elements as used in modern engineering structures.
This module aims to provide students with an early understanding of the preliminary design processes including engineering drawing/visualisation, data analysis, computer aided engineering. It includes a team project and develops report writing and oral presentation skills. It also introduces vital topics of engineering sustainability and engineering ethics. It develops student ability to reflect upon and record their learning and development.
To develop an understanding of the basic principles of fluid mechanics, the laws of thermodynamics, and an appreciation of how to solve simple engineering problems. To develop skills in performing and reporting simple experiments.
Students completing the module should be able to understand simple computer programs and write their own simple MATLAB programs to solve problems and process data as required by other modules and in engineering practice.
Students completing the module will be able to understand simple electrical circuits with passive and active components, mechanical (mass-spring-damper) systems and electromechanical systems (DC machines). They will learn basic mathematical, practical and computational methods for analysing and modelling these.
ENGG198 is a Year 1 mathematics module for students of programmes taught in the School of Engineering, e.g. Aerospace, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Product Design and Industrial Design Engineering. It is designed to reinforce and build upon A-level (or equivalent) mathematics, providing you with the strong background required in your engineering studies and preparing you for Year 2 mathematics modules.
To provide students with a basic introduction to various classes of engineering materials, their mechanical properties, deformation and failure and how the properties structure and processing can be controlled to design materials with desired properties for various engineering applications.
This is predominantly a practical module in which students work in small groups to examine in detail the workings and manufacture of a single-cylinder, 4-stroke petrol engine by dismantling it into component parts and documenting the disassembly process in a Wiki.
Years one and two give students the scientific understanding underpinning the practice of professional engineering. You’ll also learn about project management, computer programming, and engineering design.
This module covers the main technical aspects of gas turbine engines used on aircraft and other mechanical applications (e.g. power generation, marine). It covers many topics from the basic principles of aeroengines (e.g. production of thrust) through to the design of axial flow turbomachinery (compressors and turbines). An understanding of the principles of compressible flow is also developed. Students do a laboratory using the Virtual Engine Test Bench to explore aeroengine components, thermodynamics and performance. In addition, they use a commercial CFD package to perform a compressible flow simulation.
The module focusses on the essentials of data analysis and interpretation, engineering experimentation, measurement techniques and principles of instrumentation.
This module aims to introduce students to techniques for load and displacement analysis of simple structures.
Engineering Mathematics and Computing will provide a fundamental understanding of mathematical techniques used to solve Engineering problems. Successful completion of this module will provide students with basic skills and solution methodologies (mathematical, and using MATLAB) for various engineering applications. The module will expose the essentials of numerical methods to solve systems of linear, non-linear, ordinary and partial differential equations. A series of classic engineering problems, such as trusses, mass-spring dampeners, 2D trajectory calculation, and 2D heat flow will place the acquired knowledge in an engineering context.
Professional Engineering can be defined as the application of science in the solution of problems and the development of new products, processes and systems. It is vital that all Engineering graduates have a solid design education; and this module is a core part of that.
In Year 1 students are introduced to the basic tools and techniques involved in engineering design.
In this module students are taught the basics of design theory in a lecture setting; but crucially they are required to apply this learning in a variety of group and individual projects: to design several innovative engineering products
Students are given a design brief and are "coached" through product design specification; creative conceptual design; they complete a detailed design & 3D CAD modelling project; they consider design for manufacture, assembly and environment; and materials selection.
The module also enables students to develop and practice teamwork, communication, project management and problem solving skills.
Dynamic systems are encountered in most engineering disciplines such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering. These systems require specific techniques to be analysed for design or monitoring purpose.
In this module, students will learn the main methods for analysing dynamic systems in time and frequency domains. They will learn how to solve dynamical problems, how to evaluate and control the stability, the accuracy and the rapidity of a dynamical system.
This module will be mainly delivered through class lectures and assessed through a final exam. Additionally, students will be taught some experimental techniques related to second-order dynamical systems through an assessed laboratory work.
Steam, standard air and refrigeration cycles
Project Management is a core skill for professional engineers of all types and a sound education in this subject area is required by the professional accrediting bodies. The knowledge and skills developed in this module will equip students for their future UG project work and for their careers ahead.
This module teaches students the theory of fundamental techniques in project management, risk management, and cost management.
In this modules student undertake a group "virtual project" in which they undertake all stages of project management involved n a major construction projects. The five virtual project tasks require students to apply their theoretical learning; and they provide an opportunity to develop key professional skills.
This module introduces the main processing and manufacturing techniques used to make metallic, ceramic, polymer and composite materials. The students will learn and appreciate how the microstructure and properties of materials are impacted by the processing methods. The students will also learn how to derive materials performance indices and select appropriate materials for a given situation.
In years three and four, you’ll study advanced engineering science and undertake a 300-hour research project on a topic of your choice. You can also choose one of the following engineering specialisms: biomedical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing, management, or simulation and analytics.
The Year 3 individual research project; 300 hours student work over 2 semesters; 3 assessment stages (proposal 5%, interim 20%, final 75%).
The aim of this module is to give the students a good understanding of the basic mechanisms of heat transfer and to equip them to solve significant engineering problems.
They will also learn about different designs of heat exchanger and how to carry out performance/design calculations.
This module is built on MECH215. It consists of Vibration and Control as 2 main components. Both are on an advanced level and basically deal with multi-degree-of-freedom (or multi-input multi-output) systems.
The main mathematical tools are Laplace transforms, differential equations, simultaneous linear equations, complex numbers, trigonometry, vectors and matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
The module provides students with the fundamental concepts of Engineering Fluid Mechanics, and in particular: the role of viscosity in fluid mechanics, including the no-slip condition and the concept of vorticity; the basic principles of laminar and turbulent flow through pipes including definition and evaluation of the Fanning and Darcy friction factors; the concept of a boundary layer, including separation and transition, and basic equations for friction factor in laminar and turbulent flow with zero pressure gradient; the calculation methods of bluff-body drag using drag coefficients with qualitative explanations the potential-flow theory including the concept of irrationality and the principle of superposition; the analysis of compressible flow through constant-area ducts accounting for friction or heat transfer and to use the Fanno- and Rayleigh-flow tables; the analysis of external compressible flow including expansion and compression turns (Prandtl-Meyer expansions and oblique shock waves).
The 2-year Capstone Projects are a hallmark of the Mechanical Engineering MEng programmes at Liverpool. They are group projects in which students apply their scientific knowledge, design training and management skills to design-build-test innovative engineering products or systems. These projects provide students an opportunity to develop and evidence a wide range of technical, personal and professional skills. The Capstone modules make the greatest contribution to graduate employability.
Students are given the choice of project from a portfolio of 6-8 options: some target international sporting competition (eg Velocipede or Formula Student); others are industry-led and address real world challenges (eg Nuclear Rover decommissioning robot with NNL or Paediatric Wheelchairs with Alder Hey Hospital). The range of available projects varies each year.
Each project team is assigned an academic project supervisor and a dedicated member of technical staff. You will work closely with these staff and a range of other technical experts from industry and/or the research community. It should be noted that the students "own" their project and it is their responsibility to specify, plan, manage and report on all project work.
Students will be timetabled for 4-hours per week but will be expected to spend a significant amount of additional time working on their project.
A variety of assessment methods are used that are as close as possible to professional engineering practice.
At four key points in the year the Careers and Employability Service will join the module to help students reflect on, record in CV, and communicate at interview the professional development.
The Aims of this module are as follows:
To introduce the student to various aspects of advanced modern management.
To develop a knowledge and understanding of modern management tools.
To stimulate an appreciation of management and its importance in organisational success.
Finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics tools have become ubiquitous in engineering practice to design trains, planes and automobiles, to analyse the structural mechanics of gears, shafts, bridges and skyscrapers and the fluid flow in power generation systems and in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and many more applications. The module will provide students with the skills to use finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics tools with confidence with an understanding of the underlying theory and technology, and limitations thereof.
This module aims to provide students with an appreciation of the challenges related to the design of Mechatronics systems.
Both hardware and software integration issues will be studied within this module.
General design principles will be introduced first and learning will focus on the popular Arduino platform.
In years three and four, you’ll study advanced engineering science and undertake a 300-hour research project on a topic of your choice. You can also choose one of the following engineering specialisms: biomedical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing, management, or simulation and analytics.
To reinforce and deepen the students’ understanding of:
— the mathematical description of fluid kinematics.
— the physical laws expressed by the equations of fluid motion.
— the assumptions associated with particular limits of the equations of fluid motion.
— simple exact solutions of the equations of motion.
— the governing equations for compressible flows.
— the differences between laminar and turbulent flow.
— the origins of laminar-turbulent flow transition.
— the physics of turbulence.
— the need for turbulence modelling and fundamental concepts of turbulence modelling.
To introduce students to advanced concepts in potential flow theory building upon existing knowledge of:
— the analytical generation of inviscid flow over two-dimensional objects using elementary potential flows.
— the analytical calculation of resulting forces and moments on lifting surfaces.
— the numerical computation of aerodynamic properties using panel methods
To enable student to:
— recognize the capabilities and weaknesses of CFD.
— choose appropriate levels of CFD analysis for a specific problem.
— use a suitable CFD package, including meshing and setting up a simulation.
— understand preliminary aerodynamic knowledge related to turbomachinery.
This module introduces the concepts required to maintain structural integrity. Topics covered are: detecting structural defects, predicting when defects will cause failure, and mitigating against failure.
The 2-year Capstone Projects are a hallmark of the Mechanical Engineering MEng programmes at Liverpool. They are group projects in which students apply their scientific knowledge, design training and management skills to design-build-test innovative engineering products or systems. These projects provide students an opportunity to develop and evidence a wide range of technical, personal and professional skills. The Capstone modules make the greatest contribution to graduate employability.
Students are given the choice of project from a portfolio of 6-8 options: some target international sporting competition (eg Velocipede or Formula Student); others are industry-led and address real world challenges (eg Nuclear Rover decommissioning robot with NNL or Paediatric Wheelchairs with Alder Hey Hospital). The range of available projects varies each year.
Each project team is assigned an academic project supervisor and a dedicated member of technical staff. You will work closely with these staff and a range of other technical experts from industry and/or the research community. It should be noted that the students "own" their project and it is their responsibility to specify, plan, manage and report on all project work.
Students will be timetabled for 4-hours per week but will be expected to spend a significant amount of additional time working on their project.
A variety of assessment methods are used that are as close as possible to professional engineering practice.
At four key points in the year the Careers and Employability Service will join the module to help students reflect on, record in CV, and communicate at interview the professional development.
This modules discusses energy generation and usage, and how they complement each other. The topics are introduced in lectures that then lead onto a case study on a specific topic.
The module provides an understanding of nuclear engineering, with coverage going from the atomic scale through to the bulk scale. The topics will cover reactor dynamics, design and operation, lifetime behaviour, evolution of technologies and nuclear waste. For example, understanding the implications of the fission/fusion processes themselves on the behaviour of the core.
The module teaches the concepts of Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Company Infrastructure and Investment Proposals. It is taught using lectures, class questions, case studie sand a comprehensive coursework assignment. Successful students will have acquired knowledge and understanding at mastery level of the process and how itis executed in a modern industrial environment.
This module will give students an understanding of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and will cover techniques used to measure and analyse body movements as mechanical systems.
The module will explore the understanding for the need for enhanced control of material induced biological interactions and how we can utilise novel material development and engineering techniques to control biological responses from the “bottom-up” (controlled biological interactions), developing the next generation of smart-implantable medical devices. As well as presenting fundamental concepts that are relevant to real clinical situations the module will also explore the need for cost effective solutions and viable routes for scale up and translation.
This module focuses on a specific project related to a students third year project, with a journal style paper written.
This modules covers topics related to the structure and properties of materials that are used in medical devices, including metals and alloys, polymers and ceramics. Corrosion and polymer degradation is also covered.
The module will cover: how lasers work, what are the key beam properties of high power lasers, how the beam is deployed and delivered to the process/workpiece, safety in laser materials processing, and the working principles and industry practice for a range of laser processes.
This module investigates how industrial robots and other equipment are used and integrated into more complex automated systems. The module emphasis is upon the application and use of these systems, with less emphasis on the underlying theoretical mechanisms. The module is based in the concept of learning through doing, the underlying content being presented as videos, while the contact time is used in practical sessions using industrial robots and in the development of robotic systems using industrial simulation software. The assessments are designed to help reinforce understanding rather than short term memory. As an FHEQ level 7 module the tasks and assessments are designed to develop deeper knowledge and skill in application than that expected for those at FHEQ level 6.
This module aligns our graduates with the market needs. The UK additive manufacturing market was valued at 0.54 billion pounds sterling in 2022 and is predicted to reach 2.01 billion pounds sterling by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.0% from 2023 to 2030.
This module aims to understand advanced engineering materials, focusing on non-ferrous alloys and composite materials. It covers the processing, heat treatment, microstructure and properties of Al, Ti and Ni alloys. It introduces constituent materials, manufacturing methods, test methods and mechanical response of composite materials.
We are leading the UK’s involvement in the international Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) initiative – an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers.
Our degree programmes encompass the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering. Technical knowledge and skills are complemented by a sound appreciation of the life-cycle processes involved in engineering and an awareness of the ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in practicing as a professional engineer.
You will be taught through a combination of face-to-face teaching in group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars. Our programmes include a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as you progress through to the final year. You will be supported throughout by an individual academic adviser.
Assessment takes many forms, each appropriate to the learning outcomes of the particular module studied. The main modes of assessment are coursework and examination. Depending on the modules taken, you may encounter project work, presentations (individual and/or group), and specific tests or tasks focused on solidifying learning outcomes.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
You’ll study in The School of Engineering, which hosts modern, world-class teaching and learning facilities. This includes the Active Learning Laboratories, which feature lab space, manufacturing robots and prototyping facilities so you can learn, build and test. You’ll also have access to high-spec workstations featuring industry-standard engineering software.
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
I have gained a huge amount of experience in how engineering projects are affected by business constraints. I have developed new skills that cannot be taught in University which will help me with my future career in engineering.
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Mechanical engineering graduates are sought after in engineering fields and a wide range of other sectors. Graduates go on to work in engineering fields including healthcare, food production, aerospace, construction, power generation and manufacturing.
Recent employers of Mechanical Engineering graduates include:
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) | |
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Full-time place, per year | £9,250 |
Year in industry fee | £1,850 |
Year abroad fee | £1,385 |
International fees | |
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Full-time place, per year | £29,100 |
Year in industry fee | £1,850 |
Year abroad fee | £14,550 |
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about fees and funding.
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This may include a laptop, books, or stationery. All safety equipment, other than boots, is provided free of charge by the department.
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The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
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Your qualification | Requirements |
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A levels |
AAA including Mathematics and a second science. Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements. For this course, the offer is AAB with A in the EPQ. You may automatically qualify for reduced entry requirements through our contextual offers scheme. |
T levels |
T levels are not currently accepted. |
GCSE | 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics |
Subject requirements |
Mathematics and a second science. Applicants following the modular Mathematics A Level must be studying A Level Physics or Further Mathematics as the second science (or must be studying at least one Mechanics module in their Mathematics A Level). Accepted Science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Physics and Statistics. For applicants from England: For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a "Pass" is required. |
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate |
Acceptable at grade Distinction alongside AA in A Level Mathematics and a second science. |
BTEC Level 3 Diploma |
D*D in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade A. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering. |
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma |
Not accepted without grade A in A Level Mathematics |
International Baccalaureate |
35 overall, including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and Physics |
Irish Leaving Certificate | H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2 including H1 in Higher Mathematics and Higher Second Science. |
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher |
Pass Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AAA including Mathematics and a second science. |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced | Not accepted |
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma | D3 in Cambridge Pre U Principal Subject is accepted as equivalent to A-Level grade A Global Perspectives and Short Courses are not accepted. |
Access | Not accepted |
International qualifications |
Many countries have a different education system to that of the UK, meaning your qualifications may not meet our entry requirements. Completing your Foundation Certificate, such as that offered by the University of Liverpool International College, means you're guaranteed a place on your chosen course. |
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
English language qualification | Requirements |
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IELTS | 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 |
TOEFL iBT | 78 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. |
Duolingo English Test | 105 overall, with no component below 95 |
Pearson PTE Academic | 59 overall, with no component below 59 |
LanguageCert Academic | 65 overall, with no skill below 60 |
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 | Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening. Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate. |
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990 | Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening |
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511 | 0510: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade C overall. |
Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991 | 0993: Grade 5 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 5 overall. |
International Baccalaureate | Standard Level grade 5 or Higher Level grade 4 in English B, English Language and Literature, or English Language |
Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced | 169 overall, with no paper below 162 |
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Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines and is the basis for a wide range of careers in engineering and beyond.
Our professionally accredited Mechanical Engineering programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences. You’ll master the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and develop the skills, attitudes and experience demanded by 21st century engineering and society. You’ll spend as much time outside the lecture theatre as possible, working in teams to apply your learning in the solution of practical problems. Graduates are well prepared for their careers ahead, and industry recognises them as highly employable.
Mechanical engineering students learn a wide range of theory and skills. This includes engineering science and practical skills such as project management and computer programming.
You’ll learn in a modern, well-equipped environment that includes up-to-date laboratories, tools and computing hardware and software.
As you progress through your degree, you can choose to specialise in one of five themes: biomedical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing, management, or simulation and analytics.
This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities. On the 4-year integrated masters programme, you can go abroad either between Year 2 and 3 (apply in Year 2) OR Year 3 and 4 (apply in Year 3).