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Course summary
This course will suit you if you want to develop your mathematical, physics and computational skills to tackle tomorrow's engineering issues. Through lectures, labs and tutorials, you'll build a solid understanding of the principles of solid mechanics, thermofluids and mechatronics. You'll also learn how to use technical drawings and specialist software to produce your own blueprints. Hands-on workshop sessions will develop your manufacturing skills, while you'll also hone your design expertise on a group project. You can broaden your learning further by taking modules from other engineering disciplines and applying mechanical engineering principles to their key challenges. At the end of the course, you'll complete a research project in an area of your interest. Throughout your studies, you'll develop the skills needed to undertake more advanced research, or pursue career opportunities in industries including the automotive and commercial sectors. All students should apply initially to MEng Mechanical Engineering. Students interested in one of the other courses within the Department should then apply to transfer at the appropriate time during the course (selection criteria may apply). Professional accreditation This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisation on behalf of the Engineering Council:
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
Modules
We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H301
- Institution code:
- I50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
An ATAS certificate is required for all visa-nationals, with the exception of EEA/Swiss nationals and nationals of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*A*A - A*AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 40 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D2, D2, D3 - D2, D3, D3, D3
T Level - Not accepted
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering/
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
If you are resident in the UK or EU you may be invited to an Admissions Day, which will include a tour of the department and an interview with a member of our academic staff. You will have the chance to learn more about what it is like to study at Imperial, and about the structure and content of the courses we offer. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. You and other applicants will meet some current students who will take you on a tour of the Department and the South Kensington Campus.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
If your application passes initial screening, you'll be invited to take a 60-minute, online admissions test. The test will be held in November (for applications received by 15 October 2021) and in February (for all other applications). The test will mostly be based on areas in mathematics and physics which you study in your final years of secondary school. You'll have the chance to take a readiness test a few days before, which we'll send to you by email, to familiarise yourself with the platform and test format.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade C overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 176 overall with 169 in all elements/bands |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.0 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 56 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 20 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. |
For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.
College English Language Entry Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £40940 | Year 1 |
| International | £40940 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/
For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/
Provider information
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
Kensington and Chelsea
SW7 2AZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageMr David Parrott (Head of Admissions)
0207 594 8045