Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers help solve practical challenges across transport, energy, manufacturing and more. Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the knowledge and hands‑on experience to begin your journey into this exciting and wide‑ranging field.

You’ll learn through project‑based work every year, including industry‑led challenges that help you think creatively and strengthen key skills like teamwork, communication and problem‑solving.

Your first year builds your knowledge of engineering science, applied mathematics and practical project skills. As you progress, you'll explore areas such as solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics and engineering mathematics, developing the analytical abilities essential to mechanical engineering.

Throughout the course, you’ll also get involved in projects connected to ongoing research and industry activity. This gives you the chance to apply your developing skills to engineering challenges and grow your confidence as you move towards your future career.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Taught by leading researchers: We're 6th in the UK for the impact of our engineering research, and 100% of our research in engineering is world-leading or internationally excellent, with 75% is at the highest 4* level (REF 2021).

• Placement opportunities: The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industrial placement, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation.

• Collaborate with industry: Every year, we invite businesses and academic colleagues to set live projects that challenge our students to devise innovative solutions to current problems.

• Professional study environment: Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research, where you can develop the practical skills, confidence and real-world experience that employers value.

• Outstanding teaching: 13th in the UK for teaching quality in mechanical engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

• Flexible learning: Benefit from access to regular online video support, which provides additional explanations and guidance on a range of topics, from coursework and exam paper guidance to software tutorials.