Test the limits of what is possible, by bringing together creativity with maths and physics to design and manufacture machines, technologies and systems.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Our degrees prepare students for rewarding careers in engineering. We have a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and industrial collaboration.
Undergraduate study
Our MEng courses give you advanced engineering knowledge complemented by practical and transferable skills, and the chance to gain professional experience during your degree. Find out more about our courses and read about our students' experiences.
Improve your employability with an engineering placement year
Put your theory into practice with a year-long, paid placement during your engineering degree. You could earn between 拢16,000 and 拢25,000.
Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to industry-inspired projects
Projects are a core part of our undergraduate degrees. You'll work in teams and individually to develop your skills and use what you learn practically.
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Postgraduate degrees
You can improve your career prospects with our specialist master's courses and excellent PhD opportunities. Find out more about our MSc courses, research studentships or look for a PhD supervisor among our academic team.
Taught postgraduate degrees in mechanical engineering
Find out about the MSc courses we offer in the Department.
Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project, scholarship and studentship opportunities in our Department.
Study one of our automotive master's degrees to develop skills that industry needs
Study a master鈥檚 with a unique project-driven approach to learning with a focus on systems thinking and sustainability in the automotive sector.
Inspiring and working with the next generation of leaders to pioneer and shape the transition to clean, sustainable, affordable mobility for all.
We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
Find a research degree or project to match your interests, with courses available across all departments.
Our research
Our research covers a full spectrum extending from fundamental investigations to applied research. We are active in areas including design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics, materials and thermofluids.
Department of Mechanical Engineering research
Our research activities and expertise include design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics, materials, and thermo-fluids.
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Work with us
From teaching and student projects to placements and research, there are many ways in which we collaborate with industry. We have links with local and international businesses of all sizes. Find out more about what we can offer your company.
Recruit engineering students for professional placements
How your company can employ our multi-skilled undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students for professional placements.
How your company can work with the Faculty of Engineering & Design
From consultancy to student project work there are many ways to collaborate with us across our engineering and design departments.
Become an External Integrated Project partner
Employ our students to work on a four to six-month project with your company and benefit from their technical skills and fresh ideas.
Awards and accolades
Our rankings and achievements.
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We are a welcoming Department dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all to study and work in. We have a reputation for outstanding teaching, innovative research and collaborative links with industry. We have over 100 academic and research staff, 1000 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate students.
Contact us
Contact our Department office with any general queries or our admissions team about our undergraduate courses.