Study Mechanical Engineering at University

Our courses are tutored by world-class academics with both industry and research experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work on industry and research-led projects and learn the skills and knowledge to graduate with a rounded education that prepares you to take ideas all the way from concept to production and launch.

You’ll benefit from significant investment in the latest high-quality equipment and facilities available through our £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre. You’ll also have access to extensive manufacturing facilities, which means you’ll gain the practical engineering expertise you need to get noticed by employers with the advantage of being located at the centre of one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK.

You’ll also develop skills associated with the design and development process through a combination of year-long modules, masterclasses, and short courses.

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We were awarded Athena Swan Bronze status, in recognition of our direct support for women within the School, enabling women who study with us to transition successfully into industry. The Athena Swan project is a charter scheme, aiming to address issues around gender and diversity. Our Women’s Engineering Network - a friendly group of women students and staff - regularly meet to explore all aspects of engineering and to offer each other mutual support at university and beyond.

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There's a real focus during the course on industrially relevant subjects that can be applied as soon as you land a job.

Kevin Brigden

MEng Motorsport Engineering

Why study with us

You’ll have access to the latest industry-standard equipment in our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC).
There are many opportunities to take part in internationally renowned events such as Formula Student and the Shell Eco-Marathon.
Take part in dedicated workshops to support you in your studies - Formula Student, Formula Ford race cars, eco-marathon cars, and a race car simulator.

Sound interesting?

What jobs can you do after a mechanical engineering degree?

Graduates from our courses are currently working at companies like Mercedes AMG Motorsports, Williams F1, Force India F1, Tom Tunstall Racing, M-Sport, Ginetta, and Century Motorsport.

If you’re looking beyond the motorsports industry, we have had graduates employed in engineering positions at companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley Motors, Airbus, BAE Systems, Babcock, Tata Technologies, Helical Technologies, MI Technology, United Utilities and the Ministry of Defence.

Future careers for those studying mechanical engineering:

Aerospace engineer
Automotive engineer
Mechanical engineer
Motorsports engineer
CAD technician
Nuclear engineer
Contracting civil engineer

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Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), student, additive manufacturing — Additive Manufacturing Laboratory

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