樸茨茅斯大學

Overview

Recent years have seen huge advances in technology for transport, healthcare and robotics. If you enjoy getting stuck into technology projects and love finding practical solutions to problems, this BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree course is the perfect choice for you.

To meet the challenges of the engineering world, you'll study the design, development, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of engineered products. You'll get to specialise in advanced subjects such as sustainable development and computer-aided engineering and have the option to get involved in UP Racing - the University's Formula Student team.

Accredited by

This course is accredited by European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for meeting in full the academic requirement for registration as CEng.

What you'll experience

On this course you'll:

• Learn about the underlying elements of successful engineering and manufacturing projects, including solid mechanics and dynamics, and engineering design
• Use our CAD and rapid prototyping suites, energy systems lab, stress analysis lab, and metrology and 3D scanning microscopy facilities
• Get the chance to be involved in Formula Student, where you'll design, construct and test a competitive race car with fellow students
• Put your skills to the test by building your own products in our manufacturing workshops
• Have to option to expand your learning and meet potential employers by working on an industrial project

Careers and opportunities

There's currently a shortage of talented engineers in the UK and abroad, so there will be many opportunities open to you when you graduate.

What can you do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?

Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas including:

• design
• research and development
• product manufacture
• project management

What jobs can you do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?

Graduates from this course have gone on to work as:

• mechanical engineer
• product design engineer
• aerospace engineer
• application engineer

Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.