Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering
  • Undergraduate
  • MEng

Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering

Enrich your understanding of mechanical and nuclear engineering and develop your manufacturing and design skills.

  • Undergraduate
  • MEng

Mechanical Eng. with Nuclear Eng. and a Year in Industry

Enrich your understanding of mechanical and nuclear engineering and develop your manufacturing and design skills with the opportunity to apply your skills to real-life problems through an industrial placement.

Enrich your understanding of mechanical and nuclear engineering and develop your manufacturing and design skills

Specialise across a series of nuclear engineering modules to build expertise for a career in nuclear or related industries

Apply your skills in practical settings on individual and group projects

How would you like to study?

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MEng

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2025

  • UCAS course code

    Apply to H301

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • Not set Home

    • Not set Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2023)

Minimum entry standard

  • A*A*A or A*AAA (A-level)

  • 40 points (International Baccalaureate)

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  • Qualification

    • MEng

  • Duration

    5 years

  • Start date

    October 2025

  • UCAS course code

    Apply to H301

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • Not set Home

    • Not set Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    10 : 1 (2023)

Minimum entry standard

  • A*A*A or A*AAA (A-level)

  • 40 points (International Baccalaureate)

View full entry requirements

Study option:

Course overview

Deepen your understanding of engineering science and specialise in nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited four-year Master's degree.

This course will help you advance your technical, practical and professional 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.

As the course develops, you'll start to specialise across a series of nuclear engineering modules. This will see you engage with topics including nuclear energy, thermodynamics, and nuclear reactor physics.

In your final year, you'll complete a research project that will enable you to demonstrate a deep understanding of a key research area.

Throughout your studies, you'll develop the transferable skills needed to pursue careers in nuclear or related industries.

Subject to university approval.

Deepen your understanding of engineering science and specialise in nuclear engineering on this course, which includes a year in industry.

This professionally accredited Master's degree will help you advance your technical, practical and professional 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.

Your third year is spent on a paid placement in industry, where you'll gain experience of real-world mechanical engineering issues. Previous placement partners have included Red Bull Technology Limited, McLaren and Mercedes.

As the course develops, you'll start to specialise across a series of nuclear engineering modules. This will see you engage with topics including nuclear energy, thermodynamics, and nuclear reactor physics.

In your final year, you'll complete a research project that will enable you to demonstrate a deep understanding of a key research area.

Throughout your studies, you'll develop the transferable skills needed to pursue careers in nuclear or related industries.

Subject to university approval.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll study all core modules. 

You'll also take both modules from either Group A, B or C. 

You'll then pick a further three optional modules from Groups A-D.

Please note, module availability may vary.

Core modules

Optional modules – Group A

Optional modules – Group B

Optional modules – Group C

Optional modules – Group D

You’ll carry out an individual research project and choose one optional module from Group A. 

You’ll also choose another five optional modules in total from Groups B and C.

Only two can be Inter Departmental Exchange modules (Group C). 

If you have taken a level six version of a module (variant A) you cannot take the level 7 version (variant B) for credit.

Please note, module availability may vary.

 

Core modules

Optional modules – Group A

Optional modules – Group B

Optional modules – Group C

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll study the following core modules.

Core modules

You’ll spend this year on a paid industrial placement.

This year will enable you to put the skills you have learned into practice, and may contribute to the professional development requirement of gaining Chartered Engineer status.

You will be expected to help the Department organise your placement, however, you will have the support of the Year in Industry Coordinator.

Securing a placement is competitive, so you may need to apply to multiple employers and take part in recruitment activities such as interviews.

Students have previously completed placements with:
Red Bull Technology Limited

  • Red Bull Technology Limited
  • McLaren
  • Mercedes

The employer can often be in a location of your choice – including outside the UK – as long as you are successful in obtaining a position there and the placement is approved by the Department.

 

You’ll study all core modules. 

You'll also take three optional modules.

Please note, module availability may vary.

Core modules

Optional modules

You’ll study all core modules and carry out an individual research project.

You’ll also choose one optional module from Group A and two from Groups B and C.

If you have taken a level six version of a module (variant A) you cannot take the level 7 version (variant B) for credit.

Please note, module availability may vary.

Core modules

Optional modules – Group A

Optional modules – Group B

Optional modules – Group C

Professional accreditation

The following MEng degrees are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
  • Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry

Please note that the following year-abroad degrees are not accredited:

  • Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad
  • Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry and Abroad

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With an accredited and integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

Our accreditation agreement with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers was renewed in 2023-24.

Associateship

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

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Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, seminars and similar
  • Independent study
  • Project work

Year 1

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 80% Independent study
  • 0% Project work

Year 2

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 80% Independent study
  • 0% Project work

Year 3

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 40% Independent study
  • 40% Project work

Year 4

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 40% Independent study
  • 40% Project work

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • In-class quiz
    Problem sheets
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Laboratory work
  • Group practical exercises
  • Individual research project
    Research projects
  • Design project blueprints
    Group design project
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Coursework
  • Practical
  • Exam

Year 1

  • 20% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 75% Exam

Year 2

  • 20% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 75% Exam

Year 3

  • 40% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 55% Exam

Year 4

  • 45% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 50% Exam

Assessment methods

  • A person completing a written exam
    Examinations
  • Progress tests
  • Report writing
  • Online assignments, quizzes and tests
  • Person giving feedback
    Peer assessment
  • Laboratory/workshop practicals
  • Code on a computer screen
    Programming tests
  • Person engaging with a business simulation activity
    CAD & simulation tool tests
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster project
    Poster presentations
  • Group presentations
  • Design project blueprints
    Design exhibitions

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, seminars and similar
  • Independent study
  • Project work

Year 1

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 80% Independent study
  • 0% Project work

Year 2

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 80% Independent study
  • 0% Project work

Year 4

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 40% Independent study
  • 40% Project work

Year 5

  • 20% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 40% Independent study
  • 40% Project work

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • In-class quiz
    Problem sheets
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Laboratory work
  • Group practical exercises
  • Individual research project
    Research projects
  • Design project blueprints
    Group design project
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Coursework
  • Practical
  • Exam

Year 1

  • 20% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 75% Exam

Year 2

  • 20% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 75% Exam

Year 3

  • 100% Coursework
  • 0% Practical
  • 0% Exam

Year 4

  • 40% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 55% Exam

Year 5

  • 45% Coursework
  • 5% Practical
  • 50% Exam

Assessment methods

  • A person completing a written exam
    Examinations
  • Progress tests
  • Report writing
  • Online assignments, quizzes and tests
  • Person giving feedback
    Peer assessment
  • Laboratory/workshop practicals
  • Code on a computer screen
    Programming tests
  • Person engaging with a business simulation activity
    CAD & simulation tool tests
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster project
    Poster presentations
  • Group presentations
  • Design project blueprints
    Design exhibitions

Study option:

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

Study option:

How to apply

Apply via UCAS

When applications open, you will be able to start your application via UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices and track your application.

Applications open on 14 May 2024

Application deadlines – 29 January 2025 at 18.00 (UK time)

Applications open on 14 May 2024

Application deadlines – 29 January 2025 at 18.00 (UK time)

Tuition fees

Home fee

2025 entry

Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2024–25 was £9,250 per year

Year in industry

2025 entry

Not set
For the 2024–25 year in industry, the fee was £925 for that year

Overseas fee

2025 entry

Not set
As a guide, the Overseas fee for 2024–25 was £40,940 per year

Year in industry

2025 entry

Not set
For the 2024–25 year in industry, the fee was 10% of the fee for that year

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

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Gain transferable skills relevant to a career in mechanical engineering.

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Develop skills that are highly valuable in finance, consulting, and project management.

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With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

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Many of our graduates pursue careers in Formula One and related industries.

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Other career prospects include the European Space Agency, nuclear engineering, simulation engineering, wind engineering, and the medical industry.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

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