MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (H360)
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Course summary
There's a strong industrial demand for skilled engineers capable of spanning mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. We need effective and informed design systems that interchange and manage electrical and mechanical energy.
Our MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering course focuses on electro-mechanical energy conversion, giving you the fundamental knowledge and tools to satisfy this demand from industry.
During this course, you'll study units from the mechanical and electrical disciplines of the key themes:
- design and integration of electro-mechanical systems
- energy conversion and actuation systems
- embedded systems and control
- power electronics and electric drives
- energy management.
Years one and two offer a solid grounding in core subjects including mathematics, thermal management, dynamics and control, computing, electrical energy technologies, and analogue and digital electronics. Laboratory work and case studies draw together these interdisciplinary foundations.
In year three, in addition to classroom-based subjects, you'll engage in a themed project. You'll work closely with a team of peers and an academic project supervisor to focus on a specific topic area. This will give you the freedom to apply the knowledge and skills that you have developed. Topics might include actuation and sensor systems; intelligent, adaptable power systems; or efficient, clean propulsion technologies.
Your final year will see you working on a significant project around your preferred theme. Here, you'll solve an engineering-related problem related to your chosen subject matter. You'll also have a choice of units offering more in-depth engineering topics.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduates will be equipped to innovate in a range of technological areas. These might include:
- the power flow of renewable energy microgrids
- actuation systems for motion control or robotics
- the complete power train of future electric vehicles.
Course structure
First year students begin by gaining a broad knowledge of the fundamentals and a command of the skills that underpin modern engineering. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to broaden your social circle and long-term professional network. Interdisciplinary working is now the norm in industry. A good grasp of disciplines beyond your own will serve you well in the workplace.
In year one, you'll focus on studying and practising the fundamental mathematics that engineers need to describe and analyse physical processes efficiently. You'll learn how to generate and communicate designs, using these skills to work on an interdisciplinary design project based on global challenges. You'll then bring your skills together to tackle a lab-based, electro-mechanical design problem.
The course begins with structured teaching exercises. These are based on fundamental theory in energy conversion across mechanical and electrical domains. As you progress through the course, you'll move into more creative, open-ended, project-based units that are driven by research.
This skills-based approach will provide you with strong technical and practical abilities. It will build your confidence, adaptability and understanding of engineering's social and industrial context. Together, these will set you up for success in your degree and your career.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 Level 3 graded Maths credits at Distinction which must cover Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry (we may ask for Distinctions in particular units or combinations of units to satisfy subject requirements), and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one of Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement - The admissions statement above relates to 2026 entry. The statement for 2027 entry will be available in summer 2026.