MEng Engineering
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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Engineering
- UCAS Course Code
- H101
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Course Overview
Engineering is the pursuit of solutions: solving complex global problems through innovation, imagination, and ingenuity. Engineers create, design, and manufacture, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of society.
At UEA, our engineering course will develop your capacity to tackle society’s biggest challenges. Our integrated programme allows you to gain a wide base of knowledge across engineering subjects during your first year. As a result, you’ll have access to an array of career pathways, alongside the option of further study. You’ll also have the chance to specialise in energy, mechanical, or electrical and electronic engineering from your second year.
Your first year modules will give you the knowledge, skills, and industrial connections to support your aspirations. Then, in year two, you can tailor your course to match your interests, selecting optional modules to broaden your knowledge. You can also take optional modules in Environmental Sciences or Computing Sciences to broaden your knowledge base and increase your employability skills. The MEng version of this course culminates in a team-based multidisciplinary design project in which you and your teammates will work to an industry brief. This project will give you a taste of post-graduate life, and may even lead to career opportunities.
As an engineering student, you’ll have full access to industry-standard facilities in Productivity East, including computer aided design (CAD) stations, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing technology, and collaborative robots. You’ll also encounter events like our annual Select Partnership Scheme where you can showcase your skill set to industry professionals.
Upon graduation, you’ll be a skilled engineer with a wide range of personal, professional and employability skills. With the support of an award-winning careers service, UEA Engineering graduates are equipped for a wide range of rewarding careers in sectors like energy, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing and more.
Accreditations
This course is professionally accredited by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It fully meets the academic requirements for the award of Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, which may be achieved following a period of experiential learning in employment (also known as initial professional development or IPD) as established by the Engineering Council.
Completing an accredited course enables you to demonstrate to employers your knowledge, abilities, skills, and competencies as specified in the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC4.0.
Professionally recognised engineers can benefit from improved career prospects and higher earning potential. This accreditation is an international recognition and can also pave the way to further career opportunities abroad.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills, capacity for innovation, and creativity. You’ll explore resolutions for issues faced within communities challenged by circumstance, location and/or climate. You’ll also begin studying the key principles underpinning several engineering disciplines. Introductions to mechanical, electrical/electronic, and energy engineering are delivered through active learning involving experimentation and problem solving.
After these introductions, you’ll be able to choose your degree pathway based on what you’ve learnt. You can specialise within a particular engineering discipline or pursue multiple engineering interests by studying a variety of optional modules across our subject offering.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
You’ll begin your studies by exploring the concerns of today’s engineers and the pivotal role they play in responding to society’s greatest challenges. You’ll participate in an inter-university competition, in partnership with Engineers Without Borders, and understand how engineers serve society, contributing to national economies while working to protect the environment. You’ll consider the potential of hydrology and solar power and develop skills to help you deal with uncertain data sets.
Assessment
During your first year, your assessed marks won’t count towards your final degree. We therefore use this first year to expose you to the range of assessment-types that you may encounter throughout your course. You’ll receive instruction in areas like report-writing and presentations to secure your knowledge and capacity to perform. You’ll use your soft engineering skills in the group work assessments, and competition opportunity presented to you in this initial year of study.
Structure
As you build on your first-year knowledge, you’ll hone your mathematical acumen to support your study of electronics and solid and structural mechanics. You’ll also undertake a design project that will integrate all the engineering disciplines that you have studied so far, allowing you to demonstrate your development as an engineer capable of applying your learning.
If you achieve 60% or above in your second year you may be eligible to transfer onto our four-year MEng Engineering programme, subject to maintaining this performance in Year 3. Whether you’re studying for a BEng or MEng, you’ll be able to extend your applied learning through our Year in Industry programmes. These programmes support your commercial awareness and improve your career prospects while helping you build your own network of industry contacts.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
During your second year, you’ll develop your group-work skills by operating as a small consultancy to solve a design challenge. The breadth of this design work will require you to integrate your design solutions across the disciplines of engineering. Previous projects have considered vertical farming and an electrical battery car design.
Assessment
In Year Two, you’ll form a small design consultancy team that will work together to present assessed design reports. However, like many modules, the design module will also let you demonstrate your individual skills in graphical communication and/or design calculation, applied to a complex design challenge. Other module assessments will involve traditional examinations, small regular tests, and tailored coursework problems.
Structure
In your third year of study, you’ll take ownership of your learning as you explore a detailed project based on your specific interests. This could involve experimentation, research, practical construction, circuit assembly, or computer modelling.
This experience will help you define your path towards a specific career. There may be opportunities to link your individual project to real engineering problems experienced in industry. For example, a recent student carried out a project to implement Lean Management techniques within a local engineering company.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 60)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Year Three encourages you to explore the range of options available to you to define your engineering credentials. You’ll also deepen your learning experience through an independent study based in an area of particular interest or relevance to you. You’ll be able to choose what you want to study and how you want to study it, with the support of academic staff.
Further to this, you’ll apply your digital skills to the design and testing of control systems. You’ll benefit from ample laboratory time to demonstrate your ability in a growing area of engineering expertise.
Assessment
Year Three assessment is dominated by your double credit project module. You’ll use the skills you’ve learned to complete projects that use your computational skills, your software manipulation skills, your data manipulation skills and your practical laboratory skills. You’ll demonstrate the practical and applied aspects of your learning as you design control systems, refining your work over several versions. Beyond this, your independent module selection will determine your remaining assessment types. By this stage in your academic journey, you’ll be aware of what type of learner you are and be able to identify your preferred method of assessment. Knowing this, you’ll be able to select your optional modules to support your ability to perform at your best.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll undertake a major multidisciplinary design project. The team-based project will encourage you to explore the breadth of your learning in a real industrial context.
The project will typically be based on a real client brief, acquired or adapted from industry, and presented to you in the autumn term. You’ll work within your team to explore the brief, carry out site visits, and develop proposals to present to your client.
Outside of the design project, you’ll build your digital skill set in computational analysis. Your optional module selection will let you further define your capabilities and interests in pursuit of graduate employment.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 80)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In the final year, you’ll harness all your learning and experience to showcase your talents to industry through an industrial group project. This will demonstrate your development as an engineer who is a digitally literate, effective communicator, capable of dealing with complex problems. You’ll also develop rigour and accuracy in the application of computational methods, which are essential to the development of safe engineering practice.
Assessment
The engineering group project will be your main focus in the final year of your MEng degree. It combines many of the assessment tools that you’ll have encountered in previous years of study, such as presentation delivery, report writing, computational work, and data processing. These assessments are an opportunity for you to demonstrate your engineering skill set.
In Year Four, you once again have the freedom to select optional modules that enable you to demonstrate your full graduate capability. This programme presents a varied assessment strategy, enabling all students to achieve irrespective of their preferred mode of assessment.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including A in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology.
Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering.
Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules Or A level Mathematics at grade A required.
Contextual offer: DDM in Engineering. Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules Or A level Mathematics at grade B required.
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Diploma: DD in Engineering plus grade A at A level Mathematics.
Contextual offer: DD in Engineering plus grade B at A level Mathematics.
Extended Certificate: D plus AA at A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
Contextual offer: D plus AB at A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in one other Science.
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL6 in Mathematics and HL6 in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2 including Mathematics, 2 subjects at H3 including either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology
Scottish Highers
AAAAA. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers grade B in Mathematics and either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBB including Mathematics and either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including A in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology.
Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL6 in Mathematics and HL6 in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
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Employability
After the Course
As a UEA Engineering graduate, you’ll enjoy excellent career prospects across a breadth of engineering industries. Your continual collaboration with industrial partners throughout your degree will support your personal development and give you the confidence to reach your graduate career goals.
Our industrial partners recognise the potential that UEA students bring to their organisations and are ready to support your development across the four years of your programme.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll also be well-positioned to study for a PhD. Your broader STEM knowledge could also support a successful career beyond engineering in the business world, accountancy, law, teaching, or finance.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Public or private sector engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Energy engineering
- Manufacturing and supply chain
Discover more on our Careers webpages.