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MEng in General Engineering

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

All our Engineering degrees are influenced by the needs of the industry. Visiting engineers from the industry deliver teaching in lectures, seminars, and the laboratory. You will learn how to conceive, design, and implement solutions, work in teams, and present your ideas to engineering industry professors. Our excellent links with industry mean your project work may include visits from industrial partners and working with engineers in these companies.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB, including Maths and Physics. Other Physical Science subjects may be considered. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B. A-level subjects to include Maths and Physical Science at grade B.

GCSEs: Grade C/4 in the English Language.

BTEC Nationals: DDD in Engineering, including Further Maths at Distinction. If you don't have A-level Maths, you will need to take an additional Maths assessment test - please contact Admissions.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, grade 5 in Maths and Physics at HL. A minimum of 4 in the English Language is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which are at Distinction. To include all level 3 Maths modules at Distinction. If you don't have A-level Maths, you will need to take an additional Maths assessment test - please contact Admissions.

T Levels: Distinction in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing, and Control (plus Maths test).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Engineering Experimentation

  • Sustainable Engineering Design

  • Engineering Mathematics 1

  • Engineering Mathematics 2

  • Mechanical Engineering

2 Year 2
  • System Dynamics and Control

  • Integrated Engineering Design

  • Engineering Experimentation and Analysis

  • Mechatronics

  • Computational Engineering Methods

3 Year 3
  • Optional Year Abroad or in Industry

4 Year 4

Core modules

  • Engineering Management

  • State Variable Control

  • Machine Learning for Engineers

  • Sustainable Future Electrical Systems

  • Plus, your Individual Project

Option modules

  • Finite Element Analysis and Design

  • Heat Transfer and Energy Systems

5 Year 5

Core modules

Leadership and Project Management

Option modules

  • Spacecraft Systems Engineering

  • Fluid Instability, Transition, and Turbulence

  • Advanced Solid Mechanics

  • Rotorcraft Mechanics and Control

  • Advanced Electrical Machines

  • Advanced Communications

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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