Mechanical Engineering (Hons)

Overview

The overall aim of the Mechanical Engineering (Hons) course at the University of Malta  is to provide you with: knowledge of systems and processes in the domain of mechanical engineering and its related subjects; being able to understand, model and predict the behaviour of engineering artefacts through the application of scientific and technological principles; engineering practice in creating new solutions and in using the acquired knowledge in, for example, applied mechanics, thermos-fluids, materials engineering and computer-aided engineering design techniques. You will also develop your intellectual capacity through lifelong learning by exercising personal responsibility of assigned projects and to grow to understand your place in society as an engineer in a complex and fascinating professional community.

Career opportunites and access to further studies

Mechanical Engineers find employment very quickly in various sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing, maritime, medicine, or even sport. The course is designed to provide broad based fundamental knowledge to facilitate job mobility. For those with an entrepreneurial mind set, the starting up of a technology based company can be an attractive option.

Salaries are very good and potential for personal growth is limited only by your imagination and motivation. Local sectors of employment include: building services, entrepreneurship, self-employment, consultancies, manufacturing industries, government agencies, pharmaceutical plants, hotels and hospitality, power generation and distribution, water and waste treatment, mobile and fixed telecommunication companies, hospitals, education and research institutions and many others.