Mechanical Engineering

Step into the future of engineering with our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.

Apply for the Future Talent Scholarship. Upon successful application, you may receive up to £5,000 to support the cost of your studies, along with 12 week paid work experience and guaranteed interview (subject to security clearance) with BAE Systems (Barrow) at the end of your degree.

This programme is your gateway to becoming a skilled, confident, and future-ready engineer. Designed in collaboration with BAE Systems and shaped by real-world industry needs, this degree combines rigorous academic theory with hands-on, project-based learning. Study in purpose-built facilities equipped with the latest technology—from robotics and 3D printing to CAD and automation systems—and benefit from close links with leading employers and expert academic staff.

You'll graduate with the tools and experiences needed to make an immediate impact in the engineering world. With opportunities for scholarships, paid placements, and career-enhancing projects, your journey to a rewarding engineering career starts here.

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering programme is a future-focused degree developed in collaboration with BAE Systems, one of the UK’s leading engineering companies. It is designed to provide you with a robust foundation in mechanical engineering principles while immersing you in the latest developments in manufacturing technologies and digital innovation.

Throughout the course, you'll explore key areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control systems, materials science, and mechatronics. Your learning journey will be brought to life through engaging, problem-based projects and practical laboratory work. In your second and third years, you'll deepen your knowledge with modules in digital manufacturing, applied mechatronics, advanced materials, automation, and operations management. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake an Integrated Engineering Project, tackling real-world engineering challenges in a team setting.

Thanks to our partnership with BAE Systems, you may be eligible for a generous scholarship, a bursary of £5,000, a 12-week paid industry placement, and a guaranteed interview (subject to security clearance and eligibility criteria) – giving you a competitive edge before you graduate. You’ll learn from experienced lecturers and benefit from strong industry connections that ensure your education stays aligned with emerging engineering trends.

**On this course you will...

• Study in a brand-new purpose built facility that has been designed to include all of the modern equipment and resources you need to make a success of your course.

• Benefit from engaging with stakeholders from local and national employers.

• Study a degree that was designed in collaboration with BAE so that you can be equipped with all of the knowledge and skills that employers really need.

Have the opportunity to apply for the Future Talent Scholarship. Upon successful application, you may receive up to £5,000 to support the cost of your studies, along with 12 week paid work experience* and guaranteed interview* with BAE Systems (Barrow) at the end of your degree. (*subject to security clearance)

Year one
In your first year, the emphasis is on helping you become independent in your learning. You will design engineering artefacts through standardised engineering science and mathematics application. You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of engineering science and solve well-defined problems.

• Engineering Design
• Integrated Engineering
• Mathematics and Computing
• Principles of Materials and Manufacturing
• Mechatronic Principles – Electrical
• Mechatronic Principles – Mechanical

Year two
In your second year, the emphasis is on building your confidence. Problems become more broadly defined and can involve various factors and constraints. In performing your analysis, and developing your designs, you will draw on your new knowledge from across your first and second years of study.

• Applied Materials and Manufacturing
• Applied Mechatronics – Electrical
• Applied Mechatronics – Mechanical
• Digital Manufacture
• Integrated Engineering 2
• Mathematics and Modelling

Year three
In your third year, engineering problems become complex. You will be creative and resourceful in applying engineering science and new technologies to resolve wide-ranging problems and conflicting requirements and constraints. You will work on real-world projects, and your solutions will have immediate commercial value.

• Advanced Manufacturing Systems
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
• Advanced Instrumentation and Control
• Integrated Engineering Project
• Operations Management

The majority of the assessment is via coursework which includes project work, reports, computer tests and presentations. Some exams are also used.