Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

This IMechE-accredited BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering equips students with essential skills for modern engineering careers, set in Derby—a hub of innovation home to companies like Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, and Toyota. The program offers key benefits, including accreditation that fulfills requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) eligibility; strong industry connections with firms such as Alstom; flexible options to switch to related degrees after the first year; access to advanced facilities like 3D printing labs and wind tunnels; and extracurricular challenges, such as designing radio-controlled aircraft for national competitions.In the first year, students build a broad engineering foundation, progressing to topics like thermodynamics, design, automation, and computational mechanics. Learning involves lectures, seminars, workshops, research projects, industrial visits, and guest lectures. Graduates are prepared for roles in mechanical design, motorsport, automotive fields, or advanced materials, with opportunities to advance to an MSc for full CEng status. The course includes options for a foundation year or a placement between years two and three.