Mechanical Engineering
UCAS code H301
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
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.
Introduction
What you'll learn
- Design, build and test products and systems
- Mechanical engineering scientific fundamentals
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid and solid mechanics
- Dynamic systems
- Materials
- Electronics and mathematics
- Project management
- Computer programming
- Engineering design
- Collaborative design
Accreditation
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.
Accreditation in detail
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
All mechanical engineering programmes are accredited, or pending accreditation, by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This is the professional body for Mechanical Engineers. Our programmes are a recognised qualification on the route to Chartered Engineer status.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
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.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
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.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
In years three and four, you’ll study advanced engineering science and undertake a 300-hour research project on a topic of your choice.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
In years three and four, you’ll study advanced engineering science and undertake a 300-hour research project on a topic of your choice.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
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.
How you're assessed
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.
Liverpool Hallmarks
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.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBC (including Mathematics: B and ) |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDM and Mathematics grade B at A Level. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Extended Certificate M plus BB including Mathematics grade B and a science grade B at A level. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
C in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include Mathematics grade B and a science grade B at A level. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Year in industry
Year in industry placements give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.
- Develop key employability skills that graduate employers are looking for
- Experience and understand workplace culture and discipline
- Understand the relationship between academic theory and real world application
- Begin your professional network
- Gain industry insight and insight into potential career options.
If you'd like to undertake a year in industry, you can transfer to Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng during your studies, subject to meeting the academic requirements of your course.
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Study as a bachelor's degree
This course is also available as a three year BEng (Hons) programme.
Your experience
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.
Explore where you'll study
Meet Shalet and Chris from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Jo shares her experience of studying Mechanical Engineering
Virtual tour
Suppporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
I have gained a huge amount of experience in how engineering projects are affected by business constraints. I have developed new skills which will help me with my future career in engineering.
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Careers and employability
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:
- Aerospace/Aviation: Airbus, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce
- Engineering/Construction: Arup, Balfour Beatty, Bentley, Tata Steel, Mott Macdonald, Mouchel, Pilkington, Siemens, Tarmac
- Defense/Military: BAE Systems, British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy
- Utilities/Energy: National Grid, National Nuclear Laboratory, United Utilities
- Transportation/Infrastructure: Highways Agency, Network Rail.
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.
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).