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University degree

Engineering

Queen Mary University of London Β· London
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 24% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

Engineering is the discipline through which scientific understanding is turned into things that work: structures that stand, systems that communicate, machines that move, and technologies that transform daily life. It is a field defined by problem-solving at every scale, from the microscopic to the infrastructural, and by the responsibility that comes with designing things on which others depend. Engineers need mathematical rigour, physical intuition, creativity, and the ability to collaborate across specialisms.

At Queen Mary University of London, this four-year full-time programme invites students who are curious about how things work and motivated to design solutions for the future. You will develop strong foundations in mathematics, physics, and computational methods before moving into more specialist engineering territory. The programme is designed for students who want both analytical depth and the freedom to engage with creative problem-solving, and the curriculum develops your ability to move between theoretical models and practical design challenges.

You will work in teams on real engineering problems, building the collaborative instincts and communication skills that professional engineers use every day. London's position as a hub for technology, construction, infrastructure, and innovation means the city itself is part of the learning environment.

With a typical entry tariff of 136 UCAS points, this degree attracts students with strong mathematical and scientific backgrounds who are ready to apply that knowledge in practical and creative ways. Engineering graduates are among the most employable in any cohort, with routes into civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and materials engineering, as well as management roles in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and technology. The analytical skills developed on an engineering degree are also valued in finance, consultancy, and policy.

Many graduates continue to postgraduate study or pursue Chartered Engineer status through relevant professional bodies.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts2%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts38%
128-143 pts19%
144-159 pts19%
160-175 pts16%
How they qualified
84% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels84%
the IB10%
an Access course3%
other higher education2%
Other2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
76%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£30,000
After 15 months
Β£33,000
3 years on
Β£41,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled25%
Sales occupations15%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled15%
Elementary occupations10%
Administrative occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support74%
Well organised88%
Learning resources87%
Student community86%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” good transport links make it ea…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” the city is a brilli…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Queen Mary University of London's own site.
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