Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design and manufacture of the majority of products around us, from cars and televisions to chairs and hypodermic needles. Mechanical engineering also provides us with the tools, machines and new materials used to produce these products. Our three-year Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to generate functional, effective, innovative and user-friendly products and solutions, which can be manufactured appropriately and profitably. * In Stages 1 and 2, all students study core mechanical engineering topics, to provide a firm foundation in the subject. You will learn about mechanical, electrical and materials engineering sciences; engineering design and manufacturing; engineering mathematics; and management and professional skills * In Stage 3, you take specialist modules in materials degradation, advanced manufacturing technology, and mechanical power transmission

As well as the technical and practical expertise that you gain from studying mechanical engineering, all our degrees are designed to provide you with opportunities to learn and develop skills such as analytical and problem-solving, project-working both as part of a team and on your own, communicating with others, planning and time management, and of course computer literacy, all of which are vital for the employment market. The majority of mechanical engineering graduates wish to enter engineering-related careers in order to become professionally qualified. Popular areas are research and development, design, production, manufacturing, consultancy, contracting, purchasing and quality assurance. Opportunities exist in a wide range of sectors, including transport and logistics, health, defence, manufacturing, automobile, renewable energy, amongst others. In particular, the excellent analytical and problem-solving skills gained through studying mechanical engineering also make graduates equally attractive to employers in finance, business consultancy and public services. The School liaises closely with the University’s Careers Service to support you throughout your studies. Through the excellent links forged with regional and national employers, many companies visit the campus to give presentations, attend job fairs and carry out interviews. Some employers are also actively involved in work-related course projects and modules.