This course has a focus on applied engineering principles, underpinned by appropriate theory and an emphasis on employability. The course introduces fundamental concepts in the first year, developing your maths, mechanics, drawing, CAD, manufacturing and professional skills. In the second year you’ll build deeper knowledge of engineering, and industry-related problems will be incorporated into the course. The team has strong links with industry, organising visits, mentoring and also using its links to generate company-based final-year projects. You’ll develop your transferable skills and further enhance your employability through industry collaborations such as a ‘buddy mentoring’ system, live briefs and projects at every level designed to provide close alignment with employers’ needs.

This course could lead to careers in a wide variety of mechanical engineering disciplines, such as aerospace, automotive engineering, design engineering, component manufacture, management of engineering departments or production planning. Students are encouraged to further their professional development to become fully chartered engineers. Suitable roles for graduates include: Research and development Product design work Manufacturing management and operations Service engineering within a range of industries Links with industry The engineering group has extensive industrial links, providing you with the opportunity to look at industry-related problems and work on live briefs. You’ll work closely with employers or local companies on projects within the course and participate in practical work-based initiatives, while the Institution of Engineering and Technology regularly holds local professional development events.