Mechanical Engineering University of Southampton

Overview

Studying  Mechanical Engineering BEng course offered by the University of Southampton involves learning how to take a product from initial concept, to design and manufacture.

You'll cover the essential principles of engineering, and learn about:

• modelling and computing
• systems design
• law
• management

In your third year you'll complete an individual research project using many of the concepts you’ve learnt during the course. Projects range from system and product design to the mechanical testing of composite materials.

As part of this course you can:

• use our design workshops and studios

• showcase your work in our annual Engineering Design Show

• develop your design and computing skills

• apply your mechanical engineering skills to your choice of specialist areas, from robotic systems to sustainable energy and power generation

• go on site visits to experience engineering in practice

We're a designated university for the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Commercial awareness

• Self-management

• Confidence

• Leadership

Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).