MEng Mechanical Engineering
University of Southampton Malaysia · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The MEng Mechanical Engineering course is identical to that in the UK and offers the same style and opportunities to study. The course will be taught in Malaysia for the first two years of the programme with a smooth transition to Southampton’s UK campus for the final two years.
You will therefore have the opportunity to graduate with a degree from an internationally recognised university and experience higher education in the UK, but to also spend part of the time nearer to home.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Built around core mechanical engineering topics across Parts I and II to give you a strong foundation in the subject.
- You study in Malaysia for the first two years before transitioning to the UK campus for the final two years.
- Learning combines lectures, tutorials, laboratory experiments, coursework, and individual and group projects.
- Part III includes specialist modules integrated within the structured learning environment.
- You can follow an interdisciplinary programme or choose a specialisation pathway theme in Parts III and IV.
- Assessment uses a mix of unseen written examinations and assessed coursework including design exercises, laboratory reports, and projects.
- Part IV continues specialist modules to broaden and deepen your educational experience.
- The degree trains you to become a professional engineer meeting the Engineering Council requirements (UK-SPEC).
- You develop practical engineering, design, and research skills through individual and group projects and final-year learning.
Curriculum
Credit hours programme structure for MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton Malaysia, using the Credit hours / credit points published in the programme specification document.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core/Compulsory modules | Engineering Design with Management | 6 | 30 |
| Engineering Mechanics (Fluid and Solid Foundations where applicable in the programme specification structure) | 6 | |||
| Manufacturing and Materials | 6 | |||
| Heat Transfer and Applications | 6 | |||
| Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics (if selected within the programme’s optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core/Compulsory modules and optional modules | Individual Project | 6 | 30 |
| Control and Instrumentation (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Automobile Systems (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Human Factors in Engineering (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Part III core/compulsory (theme-dependent options in the programme specification) | Engineering Design with Management | 6 | 30 |
| Heat Transfer and Applications | 6 | |||
| Manufacturing and Materials | 6 | |||
| Automobile Systems (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Part III core/compulsory including project work | Individual Project | 6 | 30 |
| Engineering Design with Management | 6 | |||
| Heat Transfer and Applications | 6 | |||
| Manufacturing and Materials | 6 | |||
| Human Factors in Engineering (optional structure) | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Part IV core/compulsory | Group Design Project | 7 | 35 |
| Advanced Electrical Systems (theme-dependent core/compulsory where applicable in the programme specification) | 7 | |||
| Advanced Management (core/compulsory) | 7 | |||
| Automotive Propulsion (core/compulsory where applicable in the programme specification theme) | 7 | |||
| Manufacturing and Materials (programme structure component as applicable) | 7 | |||
| Semester 6 | Part IV key modules (specialist/option choices per theme) | Tribological Engineering with Engine Tribology (specialist option) | 7 | 35 |
| Race Car Aerodynamics (specialist option) | 7 | |||
| Microstructural Engineering for Transport Applications (specialist option) | 7 | |||
| Thermofluid Engineering for Low-Carbon Energy (specialist option marked ^ in the programme specification) | 7 | |||
| Sustainable Energy Systems, Resources and Usage (specialist option marked ^ in the programme specification) | 7 | |||
| Total | Programme content across the semesters for MEng Mechanical Engineering (including Part III modules and Part IV core/key specialist modules). | 270 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with an MEng Mechanical Engineering qualification that is designed as a pathway to professional engineer status (UK-SPEC requirements), helping you align your career to chartered engineering expectations.
- You gain job-ready skills across mechanical design, analysis, and synthesis, built through engineering design projects, laboratory work, and assessed coursework.
- You build internationally portable experience by studying in Malaysia and transitioning to the UK campus for the final two years of the integrated degree.
- You develop specialist capabilities through advanced modules and theme-based specialisation choices in Parts III and IV, supporting roles in engineering design and technical consultancy.
- You are prepared for high-demand mechanical engineering careers across both private and public sectors, including roles such as graduate mechanical engineer and design engineer.
- You strengthen employability through project-based learning and structured assessment that mirrors the engineering work cycle (problem solving, design, and applied technical reporting).
Employability rate
Employability figures vary by employer and hiring cycle, but mechanical engineering graduates are typically in consistently strong demand in Malaysia due to ongoing needs in manufacturing, energy, transport, and infrastructure projects, with an estimated employability rate of about 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%.
Overall, these figures indicate a stable career outlook for mechanical engineering graduates in Malaysia when you build project-based experience and apply for roles aligned to your specialisation.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualifications or equivalent | International applicants must meet the course's typical entry qualifications (for example A-level including Mathematics and Physics, or IB Diploma with the required subject and English-language conditions, or STPM including Mathematics and Physics, or UEC with required STEM subjects). If you have other equivalent international qualifications, the University considers them, and you should contact the admissions team to confirm equivalency. |
| English language requirements | International applicants must meet the programme English language requirement stated for this course. The course page specifies IELTS overall and minimum component score requirements (or an approved alternative qualification). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Direct match | The programme builds mechanical engineering fundamentals and develops advanced design and engineering analysis across its study years. |
Language requirements
All Southampton programmes are taught in English. For international applicants, you must meet the programme-specific English language requirement published for this course; in your offer letter the University confirms the exact band and conditions you need to satisfy.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 107000 / total program | Published tuition for MEng Mechanical Engineering (International): RM 107,000 per annum for Years 3 and 4 (UK years). Years 1 and 2 are listed separately as RM 59,950 per annum for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
When you apply, you may need to show you can fund your studies. For Malaysian study and immigration processes, always follow the latest official requirements and guidance provided by the relevant authorities or your university offer instructions.
- Tuition and living cost planning based on the official programme tuition fee and your personal budget
- Follow the financial documentation requirements stated in your offer and the current student visa guidance for your situation
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Choose the right route and confirm entry requirements
Check this course page for the typical entry qualifications and the published English language requirement. If your school or degree qualifications are not exactly the ones listed, use the University guidance for equivalent international qualifications and confirm with the admissions team before applying. Prepare your documents early so you can upload them as part of the application package.
Apply online (international applicants can apply from abroad)
You can apply to study with the University of Southampton Malaysia wherever you are in the world. Complete the University’s application form and ensure all required documents are attached in the format requested by the application page. If you are applying through UCAS for the first year of a full-time undergraduate course, follow UCAS deadlines and regulations alongside any course-specific deadlines.
Submit supporting documents and meet any request deadlines
After submission, monitor your email for instructions about missing documents or clarification requests. If admissions asks for additional evidence, submit it by the deadline provided in the request. Keep copies of your submitted documents for your records.