Mechanical Engineering including an Industrial Year

Do you want to solve complex problems and shape a more sustainable, efficient future? Our BEng Mechanical Engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in industries ranging from aerospace and renewable energy to medicine and Formula 1. Mechanical engineering innovations touch every part of our lives, from the cars we drive to how our food is processed.

With outstanding graduate outcomes, competitive salaries and diverse career opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, manufacturing and aerospace, this degree prepares you to stand out.

This is a four-year course and year three provides the opportunity for a placement in industry. High-performing BEng students can transfer to the MEng at the end of the second year, offering even more opportunities for advanced study and professional development.

As a BEng Mechanical Engineering student, you'll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities - including robotics labs, immersive VR teaching suite and 3D printing techniques - and apply your knowledge through individual and group projects.

Why choose this course?

• Top 15 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times and Complete University Guide 2024)

• Globally ranked among the top 100 universities for Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings 2024)

• First UK engineering department to achieve the Athena SWAN Gold Award for gender equality

• 7th in the UK for Research Power (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

• Accredited by leading professional bodies including IMechE and IED

• Exceptional career prospects with competitive graduate earnings (Discover Uni 2021-22)

• Practical learning through innovative modules and real-world projects

• Flexibility to specialise in areas like aerospace, automotive, sustainability and more in your final year

• Opportunities to engage in impactful research in sustainable energy and advanced materials

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