Mechanical Engineering

OVERVIEW

Build your future with a mechanical engineering degree that combines hands-on experience with industry-ready skills. Mechanical engineers are at the heart of innovation, from designing renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing processes to developing smart technologies that power modern life. Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course equips you with the analytical, technical and creative problem-solving skills needed to succeed in a wide range of engineering careers.

Based in Birmingham – a city with a rich engineering and industrial legacy – this degree offers a unique opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions for engineering and manufacturing. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge across core disciplines such as thermofluid mechanics, CAD and FEA/CFD simulation, materials science, and project management, while exploring future-focused topics like Industry 4.0, IoT in manufacturing, and smart materials.

Delivered through real-world projects, state-of-the-art labs and cutting-edge software, this course prepares you to work in aerospace, automotive, energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors. Whether you're passionate about sustainable engineering or digital innovation, our Mechanical Engineering degree gives you the tools to shape the future.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?


- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge engineering facilities


- ENRICHMENT – Go on visits to manufacturing and engineering sites with industry partners such as Shell Energy and Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT)


- EXPERT TUITION – Learn from experienced, highly-experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the engineering industry, as well as leading guest speakers


- AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)


FACILITIES
Engineering students gain hands-on experience of programming robots and controllers in our state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing cell facility, plus you will use all our modern laboratories for practical work in electrical power, electronics and control, fluid mechanics, mechanical principles and materials testing. You will also have access to the Industry 4.0 Learning Factory at the nearby Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).

Camden House is our bespoke STEM education facility for our engineering students. It features:


• Control engineering rigs



• Cyber-physical systems



• Mechatronics automation



• PLCs



• Fluid dynamics software



• MATLAB and SolidWorks design software



• Enhanced IT facilities



ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
This course is delivered in partnership with the Great Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSloT)

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:


• Mechanical engineer



• Project engineer



• Design engineer



• Manufacturing engineer



• Maintenance engineer



• Aerospace engineer



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At University College Birmingham, you'll learn from expert lecturers with access to a network of employer connections and world-class facilities.

With one of the most diverse student bodies in the UK, the university have invested a huge £200 million into their facilities, which include their Health Skills and Simulation Suite, Human Performance Laboratory, Centre for Sustainable Construction and Business School, giving students the chance to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers.

You'll also be living in one of the best student cities in the UK. With a student population of over 80,000, Birmingham is brimming with student hotspots. Bars, pubs and clubs are dotted around the city, alongside beautiful green spaces, shopping options and business hubs. You'll also be in the home of some of the best food in the UK, with Birmingham being the home of the balti!

University College Birmingham's brilliant student support teams will help you throughout your studies. They offer one-to-one academic support, development sessions and skills workshops alongside health and wellness support. Students also have access to student experience mentors to help them reach their potential.

Register interest today and find your place at University College Birmingham!