Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines and is the basis for a wide range of careers in engineering and beyond.

Key Features

• The Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry (Hons) programme from University of Liverpool offers an exciting blend of learning experiences. You’ll master the fundamentals of mechanical engineering science and develop the skills, attitudes and experience demanded by 21st century engineering and society. You’ll spend as much time outside the lecture theatre as possible, working in teams to apply your learning in the solution of practical problems. Graduates are well prepared for their careers ahead, and industry recognises them as highly employable.
• Mechanical engineering students learn a wide range of theory and skills. This includes engineering science and practical skills such as project management and computer programming.
• You’ll learn in a modern, well-equipped environment that includes up-to-date laboratories, tools and computing hardware and software.
• As you progress through your degree, you can choose to specialise in one of five themes: biomedical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing, management, or simulation and analytics.

Career opportunities:

Mechanical engineering graduates are sought after in engineering fields and a wide range of other sectors. Graduates go on to work in engineering fields including healthcare, food production, aerospace, construction, power generation and manufacturing.

Recent employers of Mechanical Engineering graduates include:

• Aerospace/Aviation: Airbus, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce
• Engineering/Construction: Arup, Balfour Beatty, Bentley, Corus, Mott Macdonald, Mouchel, Pilkington, Siemens, Tarmac
• Defense/Military: BAE Systems, British Army, RAF (Royal Air Force), Royal Navy
• Utilities/Energy: BMI, National Grid Transco, National Nuclear Laboratory, United Utilities
• Transportation/Infrastructure: Highways Agency, Network Rail.