Course summary

This course offers you the in-depth technical training you need to begin your career as a practising mechanical engineer. You practise in our on-campus labs as well as in those belonging to local industry partners, giving you the opportunity to develop or contribute to real-world solutions around transportation, energy, power generation and manufacturing. You gain a thorough background in engineering science, structural mechanics and dynamics before moving onto specialist advanced units including sustainable energy systems. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

• Our course is designed to meet the requirements of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE), opening up career opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to consultancy and design.

• Access to our modern STEM building with a range of laboratory facilities including general engineering.

• Specialist mechatronics and product design labs with solder stations, 3D printers and an extensive range of manufacturing tools.

• Cutting-edge equipment provided by leading suppliers such as National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz.

• Industry-standard software suites, from AutoCAD and Ansys to MATLAB, DesignBuilder and COMSOL Multiphysics.

• Take on real-world work projects in collaboration with industry partners such as The Welding Institute, Jaguar Land Rover and Grippatank.

• Our hands-on approach gives you both the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range of business and customer needs.

• Take part in field trips to industry leaders like Jaguar Land Rover, Jaltek Systems and the London Automotive Show.

• Learn from guest speakers at the forefront of the field in our regular interactive demonstrations and lectures.

• Get involved in opportunities such as the UAV payload competition, designed to enhance your analytical and project management skills.

• Benefit from the support of dedicated academic success tutors.

• Our industry-experienced academics are involved in real-world research and consultancy, keeping their teaching at the cutting edge of developments in the field.