Program Overview
The General Engineering at Durham University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Mechanics
- Electromagnetism and Manufacture
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
- Electronic Measurement
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists.
- Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
- Geotechnics 3
- Structures and Geomatics 3
- Environmental Engineering 3
- Applied Mechanics 3
- Civil Design 3
- Materials 3.
- Applied Mechanics
- Structures, Highways and Construction
- Advanced Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Mathematics and Physics at A-level or the equivalent are required for all courses
- General Studies or Critical Thinking are not part of the offer.
- A*AA
- grade 38
- grade C
- grade C or above in English
- 62 with no score less than 56 in each component.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months