Aston University

Birmingham

United Kingdom

Overview

The MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering program at Aston University is designed to equip students with the essential tools and confidence to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges. This program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), ensuring a high standard of education that meets industry requirements. The curriculum integrates core engineering science with practical projects, fostering skills in project management, teamwork, commercial awareness, and leadership. The MEng degree extends the BEng curriculum to a full Master's level, fulfilling the academic criteria for achieving Chartered Engineer status. Students engage in significant projects from their first year, often collaborating with commercial engineering companies, providing valuable real-world experience.

Website

https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-english-bsc/september-2023

Median Salary

$35,650

Ranking

#717

US World and News Report

#423

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

55%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Scholarships

Aston Global Excellence Scholarship - Outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Provides full tuition waivers and additional financial support.; Aston Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - Academically exceptional students who demonstrate leadership and community involvement. Offers complete tuition coverage and living stipends.; International Community Scholarship (Undergraduate) (GBP 5,000) - International undergraduate students who are self-funded. Applied to the first year of undergraduate study only. Excludes BSc Nursing Studies, MBChB Medicine, MPharm Pharmacy, BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology), MOptom Optometry.; International Community Scholarship (April 2026 intake) - International applicants who pay their deposit by a specific date. Discount is automatically applied.; Aston Forward Scholarship (GBP 5,000) - UK students with a household income of less than Â£25,000, demonstrating ambition, community activity, business ideas, or having overcome significant barriers. Value: Â£1,500 in the first, second, and final year of the degree, plus an additional Â£500 in the first year for initial University costs.; Aston Support Scholarship (GBP 5,000) - UK students classified as care leavers, young carers, estranged students, children from a military family, or refugees. Value: Â£1,250 every year of the degree. No application necessary; eligibility is assessed automatically.; Aston Aspire Placement Scholarship (GBP 500) - UK students with a household income up to and including Â£42,875. Value: Â£500 in year one of study. No application necessary; eligibility is assessed automatically.; Aston Support Fund - Hardship fund providing non-repayable grants to eligible students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. Financial support is available for Home students and for EU or International students through the Susan Cadbury fund. Cannot be used to pay for tuition fees or extravagant lifestyle choices.