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Mechanical Engineering Degree
After sixth form or college. Accredited MEng courses lead towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 130 courses at 90 places
- Typical entrants around 112 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £31,200
- after 3 to 5 years £38,500
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Maths; A-level Physics. Helpful: Further Maths, Design & Technology. Typical: A*AA–ABB.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Engineering. Typical: DDD–DMM; leading universities also want A-level Maths.
Careers it leads to
- Mechanical engineer: Designs machines and products, from engines to medical devices.
Where to study it
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- Imperial College London
- University of Cambridge
- University of Bristol
- University of Bath
- Loughborough University
- University of Southampton
- University of Sheffield
- University of Nottingham
Revision guides
A-level Maths · A-level Physics · A-level Further Maths · A-level Design & Technology
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