Mechanical Engineering (with Industrial Placement)

Unlock solutions to improve people’s lives, from challenges in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing, to the medical sector.

Using project-based learning, you’ll be a trainee engineer from the start. You’ll plan, build and test prototypes in response to a range of stimulating briefs. And you can build on your knowledge and skills with our range of extracurricular options.

Like all our Engineering courses, Mechanical Engineering shares a common first year, which means you can choose to switch to a different pathway in your second year. On our five-year Integrated Masters (MEng) with Placement Year option, you study a year at postgraduate level and spend a year in industry gaining real-world experience on top of your degree.

The Humber is home to over 350 engineering companies, so you’ll be in a prime spot to access a range of placements. And by studying a Masters, you'll further extend the depth and breadth of your knowledge and earn an MEng qualification. This fully meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status, which opens even more doors to future employment and research opportunities

Why study at Hull?

• Train using industry-standard facilities: From our F1 racing simulator to our robotics labs, our facilities will give you a competitive edge when it comes to showcasing your skills and experience to employers.

• 100% employability: A perfect 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating,¹ putting the hands-on experience they gained here to good use.

• You’re entering Chartered territory: Our MEng course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Technology, and fully meets the academic requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Where could this take me?

Mechanical engineers are highly valued by a range of industries, including nanotechnology, aerospace and windfarms. You’ll learn transferable skills as well as technical knowledge that employers are looking for.

With our accredited MEng degree, you’ll have the qualification you need to register as a Chartered Engineer, which opens up even more career opportunities and possibilities. We’re in the process of becoming accredited by the Women in Engineering Society too.

Previous Hull graduates have secured roles with BAE Systems, British Energy, Williams F1 and Rolls Royce.

¹ (Mechanical Engineering) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

Core modules include

Mathematics for Engineers
Practical Skills for Engineers
Programming and Control
Thermofluids
Power Systems
Business Management and Societal Engagement for Engineers
Machine Learning
Smart Grids
Robotics and Automation
Digital and Embedded Systems Design
Advanced Materials and Processing
Offshore Wind Energy

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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• Mechanical Engineers, Institution of