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Engineering (Mechanical)

MEng · University of Durham · 4 years

Engineering (Mechanical)

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University of Durham

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£32,000
SATISFACTION82%
CONTINUATION85%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS80%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 35% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the design, analysis, manufacture, and maintenance of mechanical systems, from miniature components to large-scale industrial machinery. It draws on physics, mathematics, materials science, and thermodynamics to solve problems involving motion, energy, forces, and heat. Mechanical engineers work at the heart of industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, robotics, and biomedical devices, making it one of the broadest and most versatile engineering disciplines available. At the University of Durham, this four-year full-time integrated master's programme combines rigorous academic content with significant real-world exposure. The degree includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you extended professional experience and international perspectives alongside your s

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 25% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).