The first two years are common to all students, whichever course of study you are following. Teaching is based on five main themes: Design; Dynamics; Materials; Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics. Lectures in the five main themes of study continue in the remaining years at an advanced level. The timetable in years one and two includes lectures, problem-solving seminars, design and manufacturing project work, presentation skills, laboratory experiments and study visits to engineering companies. A strong feature of the final two years is project work. Students pair up to undertake a technical project in year three.

Mechanical Engineering is a well-respected degree and acts as a gateway for any job requiring numeracy, clear thinking and commercial awareness. Our graduates are in high demand by industry and the department is often approached by companies seeking to employ them. Students graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol could venture into a wide variety of areas, including the automotive, aerospace, building, process, medical and marine industries.