Course summary

Mechanical engineering is vital to the functioning of many of the systems and products we rely on. Following completion of your Mechanical Engineering MEng at The University of Huddersfield, then, you may be able to choose from a wide range of rewarding careers. From renewable energy systems to critical medical appliances, you’ll have the chance to feel like you are making a difference. Why study Mechanical Engineering MEng at Huddersfield? The MEng qualification is intended to shorten your path to becoming a chartered engineer and enhance your leadership and management potential. In our Mechanical Engineering subject area, all of our degree programmes share the same first year of study, allowing you to leave your options open until the start of your second year. During your first and second year you'll take part in our initiative called EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment), which will see you take on projects to develop your technical knowledge and skills. The placement offers excellent real-world engineering experience to help you stand out at graduate interviews. In the fourth year, you will work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. In your fifth (Master's) year, you will take part in a team project involving the design, build and friendly competitive testing of either a road, airborne or rail vehicle. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, too, offering lots of things to do. Top 3 Reasons to Study Mechanical Engineering MEng at Huddersfield 1. Accreditation - This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), fully meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng). 2. Boosted Graduate Outcomes – 89% of graduates from this course were in work or further study 15 months after graduation* 3. Professional Experience – Previous students have spent their placement year at companies including Cummins, AP Racing, Rolls Royce and Siemens. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19, UK domiciled.