Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Throughout this Mechanical Engineering (Hons) BEng degree from  Bournemouth University you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Why study BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons) at Bournemouth University?

• Choose to take the course as either a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or MEng (Master of Engineering) qualification 

• As well as giving you a solid grounding in engineering, the course provides an inspirational insight into emerging technologies within the sector and how to apply them to real-world situations  

• Learn from industry-seasoned academics, practitioners and guest speakers 

• You’ll have access to state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, a designated space for Design and Engineering students 

• Take part in a career-affirming minimum 30-week period in a work placement, helping you to make contacts and boost your potential within the profession 

• Exhibit your work at the Festival of Design & Engineering, one of BU’s longest running events, giving the public and potential employers an insight into your work.   

Career opportunities:

Engineers are constantly in demand and this course will give you all the skills and knowledge you'll need to do well in this varied and fascinating sector. When you graduate from the Mechanical Engineering (Hons) degree at Bournemouth University, you'll be equipped to take on a range of engineering roles across the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Graduates from our design and engineering courses are now working for a range of organisations, including Aish Technologies Limited, Canyons, General Electric Aviation, Modulift, Pall Aerospace and Visteon. Among the roles they are in are:

• Construction Project Manager

• Design Engineer

• FEA Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Production Manager.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to meet in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).