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Study engineering in the UK.
From infrastructure and clean energy to robotics and medical technology, find a route that fits your strengths and ambitions.
One subject. Many ways in.
Compare civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, chemical, aerospace, software and other engineering disciplines by their actual modules. Look at mathematics, laboratory work, design projects, computing and the balance between theory and practice.
| Route | What to compare | Questions to ask |
|---|---|---|
| BEng | An undergraduate engineering degree. | Which specialisms and optional modules are offered? Is there a foundation or placement year? |
| Integrated MEng | An undergraduate route extending into master’s-level study. | What grades are needed to enter or progress to the MEng? What is its accreditation status? |
| MSc | A standalone postgraduate degree, often focused on a technical specialism. | Which previous degree subjects and mathematical skills are required? |
| HND / foundation route | A different qualification or entry pathway. | Is progression to a degree available, and what credit and entry conditions apply? |
| Research degree | A research project with academic supervision. | Is a suitable supervisor available? Is a proposal required and how is the project funded? |
Course length, entry points and placement options vary by provider and study mode. Use the exact course page rather than assuming all degrees with the same title are identical.
UK universities offering engineering courses.
These selected examples cover undergraduate and postgraduate study in England, Wales and Scotland. Each course link opens the university’s official page. Checked on 19 October 2026; this is a starting shortlist, not a complete directory.
Read the fee year carefully.
Fees below are for full-time study before scholarships. Undergraduate amounts are for one academic year, not the whole degree. Postgraduate fee bases are identified in each row. Living costs, visa charges and other expenses are additional. Advertised start dates do not guarantee places remain available: confirm deadlines, overseas eligibility and the price for your exact intake.
Undergraduate engineering degrees
Typical A-level offers are summarised here. Equivalent qualifications, contextual offers and additional GCSE requirements are explained on each course page.
| University & course | Tuition fees | Typical entry requirements | Advertised intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea University Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) → Bay Campus · 3 years | September 2027, year 1: UK: £9,790 International: £25,750 Later-year increases apply. | ABB–BCC, including grade B in A-level Mathematics. English: IELTS 6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in each component, or accepted equivalent. | September 2027 |
| Coventry University Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) → Coventry · 3 years | 2027/28: to be confirmed. Published 2026/27 reference only: UK £9,790; international £20,800 per year. These are not confirmed 2027/28 prices. | 112 UCAS points; A-level BBC including Mathematics (General Studies excluded). GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C, or listed equivalents. | September & November 2027; January, March, May & July 2028. Confirm the BEng route and applicant eligibility for your chosen start. |
Postgraduate engineering degrees
These MSc courses normally require a relevant first degree. International qualifications and English evidence are assessed by the university.
| University & course | Tuition fees | Typical entry requirements | Advertised intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portsmouth Mechanical Engineering MSc → | January 2027 full-time fee: UK: £9,700 International: £19,200 Subject to annual increase. September 2027 / January 2028 fees: to be confirmed. | A relevant second-class honours degree; equivalent professional qualifications or experience may be considered. IELTS 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5, or accepted equivalent/exemption. | January 2027; September 2027; January 2028. January start is full-time only. |
| University of Strathclyde Electronic & Electrical Engineering MSc → Glasgow · 12 months full-time | Currently published full-time annual fee: UK: £12,550 International: £32,800 The fee table does not clearly identify the intake year; request confirmation for January or September 2027. | Normally a first- or second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in electronic, electrical or communications engineering, or a related subject. Check the university’s English requirements. | January 2027; September 2027 |
| Teesside University Mechanical Engineering MSc → Middlesbrough | Published 2026/27 annual fee: UK: £8,365 International: £17,000 Confirm the total payable for the 16-month January route and later-intake fees. | At least a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in mechanical, aerospace, aeronautical, manufacturing, production or mechanical systems engineering. Applicants with non-UK degrees must also meet the university’s English requirements. | January or September. September route: 1 year; January route: 16 months including a summer break. Confirm the next open start and fee year. |
Before accepting an offer: confirm the exact award, campus, fee status, full tuition commitment, accreditation for your entry year and any ATAS requirement. A listed university is not a guarantee of admission, funding or a Knighton partnership.
Accreditation belongs to the course.
Search the Engineering Council’s recognised-course database for your qualification. Check the course title, campus, entry year and the professional-registration learning outcomes listed.
A degree is one part of the journey.
Accreditation can support a route towards professional registration. It does not automatically confer Chartered Engineer or another professional title: further learning, professional competence and assessment may be required for the route you choose.
Match your preparation to the programme.
Subjects and qualifications
Check required mathematics and science subjects, grades and accepted equivalents. Ask how BTEC, T Levels, Access qualifications or overseas diplomas are assessed.
Direct entry or foundation year
Compare the entry conditions, additional year of study, costs and progression requirements. A foundation year does not mean unconditional progression to every engineering degree.
Postgraduate preparation
Check the required previous degree, technical knowledge and any experience, portfolio or research proposal. For research options, explore our research master’s guide.
Fees, funding and your circumstances.
UK residents
- Request a formal home-fee assessment; residence alone does not guarantee eligibility.
- Check Student Finance eligibility for your course, previous study, residence and start date.
- Compare tuition, accommodation, travel and project costs, plus provider bursaries.
International applicants
- Confirm overseas tuition fees, deposit and refund terms for your intake.
- Check accepted English evidence and the course-specific score.
- Ask about Student visa sponsorship and any conditions affecting placements.
MEng and MSc funding are different.
An integrated undergraduate MEng is not funded through the standalone Postgraduate Master’s Loan. The applicable undergraduate funding route depends on your start date and eligibility. For standalone MSc or research master’s study, check the Master’s Loan eligibility rules with the responsible funding body.
Does your course need ATAS?
Some engineering study requires Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance, depending on your nationality, subject and course. Ask admissions early and follow the official ATAS guidance before making your application and travel plans.
International students can also read our UK visa and student budget guide for funding requirements and a budget calculator.
Look for experience you can build on.
Ask how design projects, laboratories and employer involvement work in practice. Check whether a placement is guaranteed or competitively secured, who finds the employer, and whether an additional year changes your fees or visa arrangements.
Compare technical, management and research careers without assuming a degree guarantees a particular job. Our career coaching can help you connect your interests with the skills you want to develop.
Before you apply.
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A few things to clarify.
Is every UK engineering degree accredited?
Do not assume this from the university name. Search the Engineering Council database and confirm the exact programme and entry year with the provider.
Can I move from a BEng to an MEng?
Some providers offer transfers subject to grades, available places and course rules. Ask about the conditions and any change to fees, funding or visa arrangements.
Are January intakes available?
Intakes vary by programme. Confirm the advertised start date and application deadline directly with the provider, especially for postgraduate courses.
Will completing the degree make me a Chartered Engineer?
A degree alone does not award professional registration. Your learning and professional competence must meet the requirements of the relevant registration route.
Official information.
Reviewed 19 October 2026. Confirm current course details, fees, eligibility and deadlines before committing.
Turn your interests into a study plan.
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