Mechanical Engineering (Hons) University of Northampton

Overview

You can study for three years to achieve the BEng, and you can add an additional year in industrial placement between the second and third year, so that you can put your studies to practice.

If you choose to, you can then study for a further year to achieve the award of MEng, an integrated postgraduate stage, giving you a more in-depth experience of engineering principles and the opportunity to showcase all that you have learned in a substantial group research project.

This Mechanical Engineering degree has been developed to ensure that you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your career and drive the industry forward. Within this course you will study mechanical engineering principles, mechanical design and simulation, materials science, control systems, thermo-fluids, corrosion and condition monitoring, as well as investigating sustainability and innovation within the industry and business practice.

Key Facts

• Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering (Hons) course from University of Northampton are sought by employers in almost all sectors of the engineering industry. These include the Aerospace industry, Automotive industry, Chemicals industry, Construction industry, Defence industry, Fast-moving consumer goods industry, Marine industry, Materials and metals industry, Oil and gas industry, Pharmaceuticals industry, Power generation industry, Rail industry and Utilities Industry. 

Accreditation

This course is accredited by IMechE, which means that you will meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, putting you in great stead to gain experience in industry and subsequently achieve professional engineering status.