Mechanical Engineers are involved in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. In Mechanical Engineering work takes place across a broad area and is always in high demand. Career choices can include work involving manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics and medical devices. The degree consists of compulsory and elective courses which develop your skills in communication, management, mathematics, engineering science, basic electrical/ electronic principles and basic engineering practices. During Year 2 of the degree you will continue to build on your specific selected major and develop further in your specialist strand. The third year of the degree incorporates a significant industry-based development project, giving you real-world experience within the mechanical engineering profession.

You may find employment as an engineering technologist. Career options include work in the fields of product engineering, draughting, mechanical engineering and mechanical design. Career options Engineer Surveyor Draughtsperson Environmental Engineer Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer