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Mechanical Engineering

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Why study Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Excellent student support from academic tutors, technical staff and student mentors in both practical and academic activities throughout all levels of study

  • 96% of students on this course were positive about the learning resources provided (National Student Survey 2025)

  • Professionally-accredited, design-led engineering curriculum emphasises developing understanding through application, with the opportunity to complete engineering design and analysis projects

  • Teaching is supported by well-equipped laboratories and workshops with state-of-the-art software and excellent technical support plus all students receive a personal copy of SolidWorks CAD software

  • Professional engineers regularly contribute to courses, and industrial visits provide insights into careers in professional engineering; plus you have the option of completing an industrial placement

  • Practically delivered degree utilising industry-standard software

  • LJMU ranked 15th university in the UK for general engineering degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)

About your course
By studying the professionally-accredited MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University you will have access to leading organisations and industry professionals plus exciting paid work placements. Such professional experience will enhance your CV and open up exciting career opportunities.

On this course you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and advanced design technology as well as the problem solving and management skills required to be a successful mechanical engineer. Institution of Mechanical Engineers accreditation means your degree qualifies you for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

This is one of the UK's leading engineering departments, with a supportive staff team and excellent facilities including engine test facilities, materials testing laboratories and digital design studios, which you have full use of in practical sessions.

Links with national and international companies mean that the course is tailored to the needs of employers and as an extension of this, we offer you the chance to undertake a year's paid placement.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
  • MEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
H301
Institution code:
L51

Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
H301
Institution code:
L51

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 3 other mechanical engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Liverpool John Moores University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCD Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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55 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

65 Go onto work and study

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