BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering*

New course coming in 2026-27

*Subject to final approval

Do you love to innovate, design and solve problems? Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree, with Automotive and Manufacturing pathways, will enable you to apply your passion and skills to become an engineer of the future.

Our approach to Engineering is unique. You will not have traditional lectures or be assessed by exams, instead you will learn through practical-based tasks that respond to real-life engineering problems across industries including automotive and transport, manufacturing, technology, energy and construction. This course has been carefully designed in collaboration with industry to ensure that you graduate ready for employment, with core technical skills and knowledge as well as employability skills such as communication, leadership and collaboration.

The first year is a common year to provide you with a solid understanding of what engineering is. You will also learn about the different types of engineering to enable you to choose a suitable pathway to continue to after your first year.

You will have the option to specialise in the following pathways after your first year of study:

Automotive

If you choose this pathway, you will explore vehicle dynamics, propulsion technologies, and sustainable mobility to address the evolving needs of the transport sector. This pathway is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in the automotive or transportation industries in jobs such as Powertrain Engineer, Motorsport Engineer and Crash Safety Engineer.

Manufacturing

This pathway focuses on improving processes and ensuring products maintain high standards. You will learn about advanced manufacturing processes, automation, and Industry 4.0, equipping graduates to lead in modern production environments in jobs like Automation and Robotics Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Supply Chain and Logistics Engineer.

Mechanical

If you do not wish to specialise in one of the above pathway, you will continue on the Mechanical Engineering degree through to your final year. This route focuses on core engineering principles, materials science, and ThermoFluid systems, to prepare you for diverse roles in mechanical system design and development in jobs such as Project Engineer, Energy Engineer, Design Engineer and Systems Engineer.

Key content

Module topics on this course include:

- Computer Aided Design

- Applied Mechanics and Structural Analysis

- AI and Daven Driven Solutions for Engineering

- Vehicle Instrumentation and Control

- Sustainable Energy Solutions

- Operations Design and Implementation