Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Mechanical engineering applies principles of physics and engineering science to analyze, design, and maintain mechanical systems, determining their functionality, longevity, and potential failures. Mechanical engineers play a central role in diverse UK and international sectors, designing products from medical devices like heart stents to high-speed transport such as bullet trains. The field encompasses disciplines like dynamics, control, stress analysis, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, integrating skills from materials science, electronics, and software engineering.The MEng Mechanical Engineering degree targets ambitious students aiming for leadership roles and Chartered Engineer status, differing from the BEng by offering advanced study in the third and fourth years, including specialized subjects, business management, design, microprocessor systems, and language options. The first two years are shared, focusing on core engineering skills and problem-solving. MEng students also engage in multidisciplinary projects to address industrial challenges, with courses assessed through coursework, exams, and reports, and accredited by professional bodies like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.