This integrated master's degree (also offered part-time) provides a stimulating and intellectually challenging programme of study to prepare you for an engineering or technology related career in a design or service-providing organisation.
The course has an emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving which aligns with industry demands for graduates who can hit the ground running. You'll study modules in automation, smart materials, and advanced manufacturing and will use tools such as CAD and simulation software commonly used within the industry. You'll also experience 'real-world' and work-based learning with opportunities to work on live briefs from industry.
As well as practical skills, you also develop your creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative and appropriate solutions to mechanical engineering problems, using emerging and existing technology. You'll also expand your business acumen with modules covering contracts, quality management, and business to increase your commercial awareness.
By combining technical expertise with these sought-after skills, graduates of this programme will be well-positioned to excel in the evolving landscape of mechanical engineering, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of this exciting industry.
If you’re looking to study our mechanical engineering integrated master's degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the STEM foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the STEM foundation year.
The part-time version of this course is ideal for those already in employment in a similar discipline who wish to boost their current skills gained in industry with an MEng qualification.
YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES
Applied Mathematics
CAD and the Design Process
Electronics Principles
Manufacturing Principles
Mechanical Principles
Professional Engineering Skills
YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES
Applied Maths for Mechanical Systems
Automation and Control Systems
Competition and Contracts in Engineering
Engineering Materials
Modelling and Mechanics of Products
Quality and Product Development
YEAR THREE
CORE MODULES
Analysis and Design Optimisation
Analysis of Materials and Structures
Manufacturing Operations
Project
OPTIONAL MODULES Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES
Advanced Automation and Control
Autonomous Vehicles
Interdisciplinary Group Project
Advanced and Smart Materials
Advanced Manufacturing
OPTIONAL MODULES Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation
Mechatronics
Sustainability
Collaborative learning
Guided learning
Directed learning
You may be assessed by a combination of:
Individual and group projects
Group presentations
Individual presentations
Reports
Practical exams
Written exams
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students
A minimum of two A-levels (one A-Level in a maths or science subject), STEM based BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or STEM based BTEC Diploma at DD, STEM based T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications.
Entry to year two full-time or year three part-time can be considered for applicants with a relevant HNC or equivalent qualification.
For further information about UK qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
We understand that each student is unique. At Solent we encourage individuality and have adopted a balanced approach to Admissions, by considering exam results alongside portfolios / interviews or auditions.
Our contextual offer scheme allows offers below our standard academic entry criteria to those who have faced challenges which has impacted their performance and predicted higher grades, by taking into account additional selection criteria such as a strong portfolio, interview or audition.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
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